By Victor Akaa.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerian Army troops to make necessary sacrifices to maintain peace and security in the nation.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele on Wednesday.
General Oluyede gave the charge on Wednesday while addressing the troops of 22 Armoured Brigade,Nigerian Army Institute of Science Education and Technology and those of the Nigerian Army College of Education Ilorin.
According to the Acting Director, the COAS emphasised the importance of a peaceful environment for national development and urged them to eliminate all threats to peace and security.
Lieutenant General Oluyede assured the troops of his commitment to improve their welfare by enhancing barracks infrastructure, schools, medical services, and providing necessary kits and platforms.
He noted that the recent enhancement of Troop’s Ration Cash Allowance was aimed at spurring them to make more sacrifices in keeping the nation peaceful and united.
The COAS urged the troops to ensure that criminals do not have any foothold in Kwara State and beyond, while assuring them of his unflinching support to ensure their success in all assigned tasks.
He reminded the troops that Nigerians are looking up to them to keep the nation safe, secure, and united.
Earlier in their separate remarks, the Commander 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, along with the Commandant of the Nigerian Army Institute of Science Education and Technology, Brigadier General Damian Dieke, and the Provost of the Nigerian Army College of Education, Brigadier General Chidi Echebiwe, briefed the COAS on the activities and challenges of their respective formations and institutions
