My people, e be like say Naija Army don gather for Sokoto to celebrate one of their own! Major General Ibikunle Ademola Ajose wey dey waka go him next level, don receive serious kudos from him people as him tenure come to an end. E happen for Eagle Officers’ Mess, Giginya Barracks, where dem do well-well send-off for am!
Ajose na the 10th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 8 Division, and as him dey waka come out, e express deep appreciation for di chance to lead di formation. Him talk say e dey proud of di soldiers wey stand gidigba for dem duty, showing discipline and resilience no matter di wahala wey dey ground. Na dem carry di Army mantra of courage and integrity come forefront even as security matter dey change like weather!
Brigadier General Abdulmalik Mohammed, di current Garrison Commander, don shower praises on Ajose too. Him talk say Ajose na “distinguished leader and mentor” wey sabi di koko of threat anticipation. Instead of waiting make trouble land before him move, Ajose dey face di problem head-on, making sure say di Division dey always one step ahead.
Since Ajose take over for July 2024, na so so wahala dem dey face for Northwest – banditry and attacks no wan gree rest, and e no easy. But under Ajose, dem manage to boost joint operations, partner well with other security bodies, and even engage civilians well-well to rebuild dem confidence in military operations. Na him tenure wey really change di game!
E no be only operations wey Ajose shine, but him also focus on troops’ welfare, dey upgrade facilities for Giginya Barracks and dey encourage better intelligence sharing among di soldiers. Na all dis factors help boost di morale of troops, make dem dey waka faster, patrol more effectively, and wey also bring support for those on ground dey face risk each day.
Brig.-Gen. Mohammed talk say di legacy wey Ajose leave go beyond di physical buildings and operational readiness. Na di morale, confidence, and discipline wey dem sabi enforce during him time go carry weight pass anything else. Di send-off ceremony attract correction officers from all angles, including people wey dey run di Sokoto State security, and no forget di cultural performances wey showcase our rich heritage. Dem even present certificates and gifts to Ajose before dem chop special dinner for di occasion.
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