El-Rufai lauds appointment of new Chief of Army Staff, says people of Kaduna are proud of him

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has lauded the appointment of the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru saying the people of the state are proud of him.

This was even as he said he was optimistic that under his watch, he will take the army to greater heights.

In a goodwill message, he sent to the army chief in Kaduna on Friday, the Governor said his appointment to lead the Nigerian Army is a welcome development.

According to him, his appointment Governor was a product of hard work, commitment, dedication and outstanding professionalism.

Going further, Governor El-Rufai stated his belief that under the leadership of Maj.Gen. Attahiru, the Nigerian Army would be taken to even greater levels of proficiency and responsiveness in the discharge of its constitutional duties.

El-Rufai said the People and Government of Kaduna State were very proud of the new Army Chief and were optimistic that he would succeed and take the Nigerian Army to greater heights.

While wishing the new COAS the very best in his new office, Governor El-Rufai highlighted the strategic relationship between Kaduna State and the Nigerian Army, stating that a grand reception would be planned for the incoming Army Chief by the People and Government of Kaduna State.

Similarly, the Governor congratulated the newly appointed Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo and Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Ishiaka Amao.

He wished them the highest success in their crucial new endeavours.

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