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“Do not rest until security challenge is brought to an end” – COAS to retired Army Officers
The Chief of Army staff (COAS) Lt. Gen Faruk Yahaya enjoined retired Army Officers to join hands with the Nigerian Army (NA) in fighting insecurity in the country.
Yahaya said this in a statement on Sunday by the 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) Spokesman Maj. Olaniyi Osoba during the 2022 regimental dinner for Army Officers who retired in 2021 from the division.
Ably represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) in the division, Maj. Gen Umaru Musa at the event which was held NA Officers mess Victoria Island, Lagos.
He added that retired Officers are allowed to attend functions and sessions to continue to extend their fellowship to the service.
COAS also said that the Army was open to invaluable contributions towards attaining her constitutional mandate and then he commended the services they rendered in the defence of their fatherland.
May 23, 2022
Chief Of Army Staff Visits North-East Theatre Of Operations
From Dauda R PamMaiduguri
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, has embarked on operational tour of the North East(NE) Theatre of Operations, where troops are currently leading the onslaught against Boko Haram(BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) terrorists.
The COAS was received on arrival by the Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai ,Major General Chris Musa at the Headquarters of the Theatre Command(TC) in Maiduguri, where he was briefed on the security situation last Wednesday and later proceeded to Biu and Buratai towns for an interactive session with troops.
Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya used the occasion to commend the troops for their sacrifices and commitment in the on-going fight against terrorism and insurgency and charged them to be more vigilant and alert to their responsibilities, adding that with discipline and commitment, the war in the NE will be brought to an end.
Reassured the troops that administrative and operational challenges confronting their units will soon be a thing of the past as they will be given the desired attention.
Receiving the COAS in his palace,the Emir of Biu Alhaji Mai Mustapha Umar, assured him of the unflinching support and co-operation of his traditional council and people of the Emirate.
The Emir conveyed the appreciation of the Emirate to the COAS for the sacrifices and commitment displayed by troops in combating the insurgency in his domain. He urged the COAS and indeed the NA to remain resolute in discharging its constitutional responsibilities.
Speaking during the visit, the COAS stated that he was at the palace to pay homage and solicit the support of the traditional leader and his subjects in the ongoing counter insurgency operations. He averred that the cooperation and goodwill of the traditional institution and the citizenry are invaluable for meaningful and sustainable operational success.
February 3, 2022
Be loyal to constituted authority – COAS charges Soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged officers and soldiers to be loyal to constituted authority.
He also admonished them to ensure greater collaboration and synergy with sister services and other security agencies in the pursuit of peace and security in Nigeria.
Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations in a statement on Sunday said, the COAS gave the charge during the occasion of Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.
He said, while the COAS felicitated with officers, soldiers and their families, he reminded them that the Armed Forces Remembrance Day was celebrated yearly in recognition of fallen fallen heroes; gallant men and women, who paid the supreme price in the defence of peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria and the world at large.
He reiterated that many of the fallen heroes laid down their lives during the First and Second World Wars, Nigerian Civil War, Peace Support Operations across the globe and various Internal Security Operations.
He cited the Operations to included; ongoing fight against insurgency, terrorism, banditry and secessionism, amongst other threats to national security.
He told them that their sacrifices will never be forgotten and prayed for the repose of their souls.
He added that the AFRDC presents an opportunity to honour veterans who are still alive, adding that many of the veterans regrettably sustained varying degrees of injuries in the course of their service to the nation and humanity.
He informed them that care for the injured and maimed personnel will remain a cardinal focus under his command.
He urged soldiers and officers not to relent but to sustain and consolidate on the successes recorded so far.
The COAS called on officers and soldiers of the NA to be loyal to constituted authority.
He equally used the medium to reaffirm the unalloyed loyalty of the NA under his watch to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
January 9, 2022