The Nigeria Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has restated the commitment and perseverance of the Nigerian Army to ensure the total thwart of insurgents and all other forms of external and internal aggression disturbing the peace of the country.
The Army Chief declared this in his Easter address to troops of the Army on Sunday in Abuja.
Lagbaja charged all officers and soldiers to use the season to pray for undisturbed operational successes and continue to uphold virtues of love, peace, and sacrifice in the discharge of their constitutional duties.
According to him, he had ensured the implementation of quality training and preparation for combating the multiple security threats confronting the nation.
He said the Nigerian army under his leadership had continued to record tremendous successes in various operations at home and abroad, especially in the ongoing Operation Hadin Kai in the North East.
“As we continue to push towards the final onslaught on the adversaries troubling our nation, I assure you that the welfare of officers and soldiers, including training and provision of the needed equipment, will always be prioritised to enable us to discharge our constitutional responsibilities effectively.
“Let me use this opportunity to acknowledge and thank you, my officers and soldiers, for your doggedness in tackling the numerous security challenges bedeviling us as a nation.
“You have displayed much commitment, courage, resilience, and professionalism. For this, I say well done and charge you not to rest on your oars until we have eliminated all forms of threat to our country.
“While still grieving the recent unwarranted and gruesome murder of our colleagues in Okuama Community of Delta, which occurred on March 14, I urge you all to remain steadfast, diligent, and committed to the discharge of our constitutional responsibilities.
“I encourage you to continue to pray for the repose of the souls of our departed colleagues who paid the supreme price for the noble cause of keeping our beloved country safe.
“I will continue to prioritise the welfare of our officers, soldiers, and families, including those of our departed colleagues,” he said.
Lagbaja also expressed hope that the spiritual exercise of the Season would imbue them with more passion and dedication to their constitutional responsibilities.
He then hailed President Bola Tinubu for his continuous support and confidence to the Nigerian army.
“I wish to reaffirm our unalloyed loyalty in the defence of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and our fatherland,” he added.