The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Taoreed
Lagbaja, has said the Nigerian Army will
take delivery of helicopters and other
combat enablers aimed at improving the
security situation across the country.
Lagbaja disclosed this at a special luncheon organised for frontline troops in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Monday.
He commended men and officers of the
Nigerian Army for their courage and
resilience in the face of adversity and their undying faith in the country.
Represented at the event by the
Commander, Training and Doctrine
Command, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Kevin Aligbe, the COAS said the Army
headquarters has initiated several welfare projects that will directly impact the lives of Nigerian soldiers.
The COAS stated, “t is a fact that over
50,000 of our colleagues will miss wishing their families and loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in person this season, not because they do not want to, but because they will be on duty in difficult to access towns, villages and hamlets across the country and beyond.
“Judging by the programmes and policies of the Federal Government, the year ahead holds numerous prospects for Nigeria and the military.”
Continuing, Lagbaja said, “The incoming
year, the Nigerian Army expects to take
delivery of its helicopters and other combat enablers that will see better security developed across the entire country.
The security challenges in the country, so much have been done and we are winning on all fronts but they are still a lot more to be done.
Source: Punch