Lagbaja to Troops: Remain Loyal, Committed to Your Constitutional Responsibilities

Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) and Joint Task Force South East Operation UDOKA to remain loyal and committed to their constitutional responsibilities in order to guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation, as well as peaceful coexistence of the nation’s citizenry.

The COAS gave the charge during his operational visit to Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army.

Addressing the troops, the Army Chief, who lauded the resilience and sacrifices of the troops, also cautioned  them to not expose themselves to the negative influence of the social media.

He said it was often times  used to spread false and noxious information.

He emphasised the importance of not letting themselves be manipulated into making misguided decisions or indulging in illegalities, contrary to extant regulations and core values of the Nigerian Army.

He added that the Nigerian Army as a disciplined and noble profession had zero tolerance for illegalities and will remain an embodiment of discipline and would therefore, not tolerate any form of indiscipline from troops as they operate in their respective host communities.

The COAS informed that the federal government had made commendable interventions in the  areas of troops’ welfare and provision of combat enablers.

He informed that the government had settled the backlog of unpaid Group Life Assurance that had accumulated since 2011.

He also revealed that the Nigerian Army had equally commenced the payment of troops’ Accident Insurance, adding that it was imperative for troops to reciprocate the motivating welfare interventions by remaining loyal, disciplined and upscaling their operational effectiveness in the fight against security challenges in the country.