COAS Urges Citizens to Back Security Forces in Efforts to Secure Nigeria
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called on Nigerians to continue supporting the government and security agencies in their ongoing efforts to create a safer and more prosperous nation.
He made the appeal on Thursday, August 29, 2024, while officially closing the Chief of Army Staff Combined Second and Third Quarters Conference 2024, held at the Council of Chiefs Hall in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
This message was conveyed in a press statement signed by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, and made available to journalists in Abuja.
During his address, General Lagbaja reassured Nigerians of the Army’s commitment to collaborating with other branches of the military and security agencies to enhance the protection of lives and property across the country.
He emphasised that the conference allowed theatre and formation commanders to share updates on their operations, with the goal of refining strategies for more effective results.
“We utilised the conference to fine-tune our activities for the last quarter of the year, particularly as we approach the busy ember months,” General Lagbaja stated.
He expressed optimism about the feedback from field commanders, noting that although Nigeria faces significant security challenges, they are surmountable. “We are indeed on the right path to victory,” he affirmed.
As a gesture of appreciation, the COAS presented the Nigerian Army Formation Command Appreciation and Recognition Plaque to three senior commanders, Major Generals HG Tafida, GM Mutkut, and MT Usman, who were recently reassigned from their command roles.
General Lagbaja also expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering trust in the Army’s leadership and steadfast support. He pledged the Army’s loyalty to the Constitution and its commitment to upholding national interests and values, reaffirming the military’s role in safeguarding the nation.
The conference concluded with renewed determination from the Army to overcome security challenges and a call to citizens to continue supporting efforts to ensure a safe and prosperous Nigeria.
COAS Urges Citizens to Back Security Forces in Efforts to Secure Nigeria