Chief of Army Staff Encourages Dedication, Promises to Meet Troops’ Needs

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has advised personnel of the Nigerian Army to remain dedicated to their constitutional responsibilities, assuring them that their needs would be adequately addressed to ensure their commitment to these responsibilities.

The army chief gave the charge during a familiarization visit to the 2nd Division Nigerian Army in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.

While addressing the soldiers, the Chief of Army Staff revealed that essential requirements like financial entitlements and other basic needs have been recognized and will be fulfilled in due course.

He emphasized that they must be prepared to provide quality service to Nigerians and not disappoint their expectations.

Earlier, the Chief of Army staff went on a facility tour to the 2nd Division Army school and went ahead to commission a new facility within the 2 Division Command.

The visit is part of his initiative to assess the various divisions of the Nigerian Army since his appointment, understand their different needs and address them to upgrade the country’s security architecture.

The Chief of Army staff arrived at the 2nd Division Nigerian Army in Ibadan and was welcomed by the guard of honour and top-ranked officers of the division.