Nigerian Army tasks officers, soldiers on service

Officers and soldiers of the 2 Brigade Nigerian Army have been tasked to give their best in the discharge of their avowed duties to the nation.

The General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede gave the task during the inauguration of projects at the Mbiokporo Cantonment, headquarters of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army in Mbiokporo, Nsit Ubium local government area, Akwa Ibom State on Thursday.

The GOC, commended the Commander 2 Brigade, Lt.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, for ensuring the completion of the projects, adding that it would add value and improve the welfare of soldiers in the command.

“I want to enjoin you all to continue to give your best to the discharge of your duties. It is, therefore, my fervent hope that this project inaugurated today will proffer enduring solutions towards adding impetus and ensuring continuity in the rejuvenated Nigerian Army transformation process,” Oluyede stated.

He noted that the commander has made judicious use of resources allocated to the brigade by undertaking projects inaugurated within one year.

“I am delighted to be on this memorable occasion, you know it is always good for those in positions of authority to add value to their constituency.

“When we came here last year, there was only one building in this place but Wase has done well. Some, if you give them the money, will pocket it. Is always good, we celebrate those who have done well, so, Wase well done.

“You have shown good enthusiasm to a given task and the result is what we have witnessed today, I also want to use this opportunity to commend officers and soldiers of 2 Brigade for their support and the good working relationship it has led to the completion of these projects in my tenure as the GOC,” he said.

He also commended the Chief of Army Staff, the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari for the transformation given to the Nigerian Army over the years.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the commander 2 brigades., Lt.-Gen. Abubakar Wase said the transformational efforts by the Brigade and the Nigerian Army, would greatly enhance the welfare and operational capabilities of the troops of 2 Brigade.

Wase said the projects executed and completed for the inauguration were the Remodelled Quarter Guard, Military Police Duty Room, the Regimental Sergeant Majors’ Office as well as the Brigade Sick Bay.

He commended the warm hospitable deposition of their host community and the good people of Akwa Ibom for the cordial relationship that exists between the state and the Army at large.

The high point of the event was the planting of trees by the GOC and heads of security agencies in the state.

 

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