The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has charged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to redouble their efforts towards ending terrorism and other security challenges confronting the country.
The Army Chief gave the charge in his goodwill message to personnel of the Nigerian Army and their families on the occasion of Eid-el Fitr celebration.
He said the troops had so far demonstrated “professionalism, courage and determination” in all internal security operations across the country, which has provided the enabling environment for socio-economic and political activities to thrive.”
“I appreciate the doggedness and resilience of all Nigerian Army officers and soldiers in confronting the various security challenges bedevilling our dear country, ” he said. “Worthy of commendation is the professional conduct of troops in the dislodgement of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements from Nigeria’s territory to the fringes of the Lake Chad Basin. The successes also recorded by troops deployed in the ongoing Op HARBIN KUNAMA III and all other internal security operations are commendable.
“I am indeed proud of you all. While I commend your efforts, I want to urge you not to rest on your oars because the existing and even emerging security threats are potent and we must continue to be ahead of them.”
The Army Chief assured that the Nigerian Army leadership would continue to do all that is necessary to provide the enablement for effective and successful conduct of all operations.
“Let me reassure you of our commitment to the welfare of all officers and men. We will continue to re-evaluate the welfare packages of the Nigerian Army to ensure they meet the best standards and practices,’ he said.
He urged personnel always remember and pray for the repose of the souls of the gallant departed troops who paid the supreme sacrifice in the course of their duties.
“Our hearts will always be with their families as we pray the merciful Allah to grant them eternal rest. On our part and in line with our commitment to troops’ welfare, we shall continue to promptly meet our obligations to these families and ensure that the void left by the departure of their loved ones are ameliorated,” the Army Chief said.
