Senator Iroegbu and Adedayo Akinwale
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Azubuike Ihejirika, has vowed that the Nigerian Army would do whatever it takes, even if it means 'fighting to the last man,' in order to ensure the unity and protection of the territorial integrity of the country, in its quest to win the war against insurgency.
Ihejirika stated this yesterday at Scorpion Officers Mess, Asokoro Abuja during the decoration of the newly promoted officers in the rank of Brigadier-Generals.
"Nigeria Army will fight to the last man to ensure the unity and the protection of territorial integrity of the nation," he vowed.
He commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his support to the Nigeria Army and the quality leadership he had exhibited so far.
He said: "It is on record that since the administration of former President Ibrahim Babangida, the Nigeria Army has not added any new barracks till now
"It is also on record that equipment abandoned in the 80's are just being resuscitated by this administration."
The COAS stressed that the newly promoted officers were aware of the responsibilities placed on their shoulder, while urging them to sustain the qualities of service that earned them the promotion.
According to him, the attitudes include loyalty to the country, which should be 100 per cent, and advised them to be highly creative and innovative which, he said, should be seen by commanders they are working with.
Ihejirika noted that the promotion exercise carried out does not mean there are no good officers left but due to limited position. He, however, admonished those left to be steadfast that they might be lucky next time.
Earlier, Chief of Army Administration, Maj-Gen. Muhammed Abubakar, said the promotion was in recognition of the hard work and the dedication of the officers.

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They have tried but there is still more to be done.But come, its been long i heard news about boko-haram. Looks like they have been silenced completely.