Civil-Military relations panacea to achieve operational successes —Army
By Matthew Atungwu
Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), has emphasized the importance of friendly civil-military ties in attaining operational victories.
General Abubakar stated this when he visited the government house Yola and traditional rulers in Adamawa and Gombe states.
The GOC/Commander OPSH stressed the need to prioritize security issues as matters that affect everyone collectively while expressing gratitude to the Adamawa State government for establishing favorable conditions that allow socio-economic activities to flourish.
He also praised the State for its outstanding collaboration and support of the troops.
Receiving the GOC, the Executive Governor of Adamawa state, Rt Hon Ahmadu Fintiri represented by the Chief of Staff Adamawa state, Dr Edgar Amos Sunday, appreciated the efforts of the Nigerian Army in securing the lives and property of the people of the state.
He noted that security remains the topmost priority of the state, as no meaningful development can strive without peace and security.
He reassures continuous collaboration with the NA to ensure peace flourishes in all communities of the state.
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While at the palace of the Lamido of Adamawa, Dr Muhammadu Mustapha and the Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, the GOC/Commander OPSH noted the strategic roles of traditional institutions in the security of the communities.
He thanked the traditional and community leaders for playing key roles in galvanizing support for the NA.
The traditional rulers on their part pledged their unwavering support to the security agencies. They reassured of continued preaching the message of unity and peaceful coexistence to their subject.
On his part, the Emir of Gombe, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III CFR revealed that the visit to the palace was a demonstration of the respect the NA has for traditional institutions and the cordial relationship existing between the good people of Gombe and the NA.
Addressing the troops at Headquarters 23 Brigade, Yola, 232 Battalion Tactical Headquarters in Mubi as well as troops of 23 Brigade Special Battalion located in Maiha at a border town with Cameroon and troops of 301 Artillery Regiment, General Support Gombe, Major General AE Abubakar reminded the troops on the command philosophy of the COAS, especially on the administration and welfare of personnel and their families.
He conveyed the goodwill message of the COAS and charged the troops to discharge their duties professionally and to avoid any act capable of dragging the good name of the NA to disrepute.
General Abubakar also narrated the recent steps employed by the Army hierarchy to address the critical welfare needs of troops and their families.
He further enjoined the troops to remain committed to the fight against criminal activities, just as he urged them to maintain good relationships with the host communities. He also charged them to be alert and remain vigilant against emerging threats
Prior to the visit, Lieutenant Colonel TB Dzarma, the Commanding Officer of the 232 Battalion, Major Danfulani, the Commander of the 23 Brigade Special Battalion, and Brigadier General MJ Gambo, the Commander of the 301 Artillery Regiment, General Support, Gombe, Colonel SM Ahmed, all briefed the GOC/Commander OPSH.
