Army Chief Shaibu dey boost troops morale for Edo and Katsina, talk say make dem remain vigilant

Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, don call on Nigerian Army personnel to remain steadfast, disciplined, and committed to defending national peace, unity, and sovereignty. Shaibu yarn dis matter during special Sallah luncheons with frontline troops for Edo and Katsina states. The Army Chief urge officers and soldiers to continue to show resilience and professionalism, while dem dey honour the sacrifices of their colleagues wey don die and the dedication of troops wey dem deploy for challenging operational areas.

For Saturday, Shaibu talk for special Sallah luncheon with troops of the Forward Operations Base, Sobe, for Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Shaibu wey dem represent by Commander, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig Gen Ahmed Balogun, reaffirm say Army dey committed to enhance troop morale. For statement wey Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Benin City, Kennedy Anyanwu, release on Sunday, the COAS reaffirm Nigerian Army commitment to boost troop morale and strengthen inter-agency collaboration through welfare-driven initiatives.

Shaibu talk again say troops need to remain resilient and unwavering for their commitment to safeguard the nation territorial integrity and protect citizens lives. He also appreciate the sister services and other security and intelligence agencies wey their collaboration, professionalism, and dedication continue to strengthen collective efforts. “This na to urge the troop to remain steadfast for the defence of peace, unity, and national sovereignty,” Shaibu talk. “Dem dey serve for difficult and often demanding environments, far from the comfort of their houses, but dem still remain steadfast for loyalty and professionalism. Their endurance, sacrifice, and courage represent the true spirit of the Nigerian soldier. We pray for their safety, strength, and success for all ongoing operations, and we dey look forward to their safe return,” he add.

Shaibu appreciate President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support, steadfast leadership, and continued commitment to the welfare, operational effectiveness, and institutional development of the Armed Forces. He note say the President strategic guidance remain strong source of motivation as the military continue to carry out their constitutional responsibilities. The Commander, FOB Sobe, Lt Col Stanley Agboro, describe the COAS luncheon as strategic engagement wey dem design to boost the morale of frontline soldiers.

For Sunday, Shaibu yarn for luncheon for troops within 8 Division Area of Responsibility, wey dem hold for Dan-Ali, Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Shaibu wey dem represent by Commander, Infantry Corps and Centre, Maj Gen Godwin Mutkut, talk say the occasion no be only time of celebration, but also one of reflection on sacrifice, service and shared purpose among personnel. For the event, the army chief honour officers and soldiers wey lose their lives for line of duty, describe dem as fallen heroes wey their sacrifices remain source of inspiration to serving personnel.

Shaibu assure troops say their welfare remain central to his leadership philosophy, talk say the strength of the army depend not only on weapons and operational capability, but also on the morale, confidence and well-being of its personnel. The COAS note say the Army go continue to work towards improve living conditions, strengthen professional development and enhance support systems for soldiers and their families. The General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander, Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North-West) Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj Gen Paul Koughna, appreciate the support of the state government, describe the luncheon as timely and in line with the directive of the COAS to appreciate troops and boost their morale for the ongoing fight against insecurity.

For Katsina State, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mua’zu Nasiru, wey talk on behalf of Governor Dikko Radda, praise the gallantry and dedication of troops for tackling crime and criminality across the state. He acknowledge the critical role of the military for restore peace and stability, assure say the state government go continue to support security agencies, especially for areas of welfare and logistics. The event show say Nigerian Army dey committed to boost morale and ensure say troops dey ready for their duties.