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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to renew their commitment to the ideals of unity, discipline, and professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.

In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Friday, the COAS made the call while addressing a cross-section of officers and soldiers of 81 Division Nigerian Army and Special Forces troops of Operation Restore Hope at the 243 Recce Battalion Parade Ground, Ibereko Barracks, Badagry, Lagos.

Speaking through his representative, the Corps Commander Ordnance, Major General A. G. Ibrahim, the COAS expressed gratitude to God Almighty for His continued grace and protection over the nation and the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army.

He noted that the celebration of Christmas provides an opportunity for sober reflection on the virtues of love, sacrifice, compassion, peace, and unity, which are central to Christian teachings and strongly aligned with the core values and ethos of the Nigerian Army.

Shaibu commended the officers and soldiers for their resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to duty in the face of evolving security challenges across the country.

“Remain loyal to constituted authority, uphold the highest standards of discipline, and continue to conduct yourselves professionally in all engagements,” he urged.

The COAS reassured the troops of the Army Headquarters’ commitment to improving their welfare, training, and operational effectiveness, noting that these remain critical to sustaining morale and enhancing mission success.

He also encouraged them to maintain harmonious relationships with host communities and to remain vigilant during the festive period.

In his remarks, the General Officer Commanding, 81 Division Nigerian Army, thanked the COAS for his consistent support and leadership, assuring him of the division’s continued dedication to the discharge of its duties in line with the Nigerian Army’s operational mandate.

The event featured interactions with the troops and the exchange of goodwill messages, underscoring the Nigerian Army’s resolve to remain a united, disciplined, and professional force committed to the defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

donleo92:
Uphold moral when the boys have been crying for weapons and better intelligence to fight the terrorist.

See I strongly believe that the defence headquarters should be in borno

kushme:
Stop already, how long we go dey hear this same excuse? Before you talk anything else i dey the same northeast. Na salary and daily bread most of them dey find like any other bloody civilians. No moral for country no dey. Even the coas wey dey talk which kind moral him get. He isn't the 1st to repeat the same old story.