By Joy Odor
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has felicitated with troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr Celebration.
In his Goodwill message to personnel across all NA formations and units, the COAS recognized and appreciated their sacrifices and commitment in various ongoing operations nationwide.
The COAS urged officers and soldiers to leverage on the holy season of Ramadan to reflect on the significance of loyalty, obedience and sacrifice.
He stressed that the season provides a unique opportunity to re-examine and re-adjust efforts towards fulfilling their constitutional roles to justify the confidence reposed in them by Nigerians.
COAS charged field Commanders to redouble their efforts in ongoing operations, adding that the best Sallah gift he expected from them is to eliminate as many bandits, kidnappers and terrorists as possible, and recover as much weapons and ammunition from criminal elements.
Gen Yahaya pay special tributes to officers and soldiers who paid the supreme price in the defence of fatherland.
He admonished officers and soldiers to remain apolitical and professional in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, as the electioneering period approaches and urged them to defend the nation’s democracy and avoid being lured into politics.
Accordibg to him, under his watch, training and welfare of personnel and their families will continue to receive paramount attention.
The COAS noted that this informed his resolve to improve on medical facilities and services, while ensuring that treatment of personnel and their families, particularly those who are wounded in action will continue to get support and special vocational training to help them cope with their new health status and overcome associated psychological trauma.
While wishing all Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Fitr, Gen Yahaya expressed gratitude to the President, Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and all Nigerians for their unflinching support to the Nigerian Army in the execution of its constitutional mandate.
ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
29 April 2022
