The Chief of Military Employees, Lieutenant Basic Taoreed Lagbaja, has stated the Nigerian Military will obtain helicopters and different fight property aimed toward enhancing the safety state of affairs throughout the nation.
Lagbaja made this recognized on Monday throughout a particular lunch organized for frontline troops in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.
He counseled males and officers of the Nigerian Military for his or her braveness and resilience within the face of adversity and their timeless religion within the nation.
Represented on the occasion by the Commander, Coaching and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Military, Main Basic Kevin Aligbe, the COAS stated the Military Headquarters has initiated a number of welfare tasks that may have a direct impression on the lives of Nigerian troopers.
The COAS stated: “It’s a proven fact that greater than 50,000 of our colleagues will miss out on personally wishing their households and family members a Merry Christmas and a Completely satisfied New 12 months this season, not as a result of they don't wish to, however as a result of they’re on obligation. in hard-to-reach cities, cities and hamlets all through the nation and past.
“Primarily based on the packages and insurance policies of the Federal Authorities, the approaching 12 months holds many prospects for Nigeria and the army.”
Talking additional, Lagbaja stated: “Within the coming 12 months, the Nigerian Military expects to obtain its helicopters and different fight property, which is able to additional develop safety throughout the nation.
“A lot has been completed on the nation's safety challenges and we’re profitable on all fronts, however far more must be completed.
“So, we are going to concentrate on coaching to deal with these challenges and make sure that Nigeria returns to the nice outdated days the place they will journey freely across the nation and sleep with their two eyes closed.”
Earlier, the Basic Officer Commanding, 6 Division Nigeria Military, Port Harcourt, Main Basic Jamal Abdussalam, stated the operational actions of the military over a comparatively constant interval had led to a rise in oil manufacturing quota.
Abdussalam assured everybody that the Nigerian Military 6 Division will proceed to conduct its operations in step with international greatest practices and adherence to the Code of Conduct, Rule of Engagement and observance of elementary human rights.
He warned legal components who lately shot useless 4 troopers in Ahoada, Rivers State, that they should pay the next worth for his or her actions.
He added: “Our forces have been concerned in numerous kinetic and non-kinetic actions which have considerably formed the operational setting, with related operational hazards.
“The principle dangers are the lack of treasured lives of our expensive colleagues, incidental loss and injury to tools.
“You all know that we lately misplaced 4 of our courageous troopers as a result of legal actions of militants, unwarranted and unprovoked assaults.”
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, represented by his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, counseled the Nigerian Military for his or her sacrifices and guaranteed that the state authorities will proceed to assist the army and sister businesses to enhance safety within the state.
