Army Chief commissions projects at Intelligence Corps headquarters, lauds their role in national security
Army Chief commissions projects at Intelligence Corps headquarters, lauds their role in national security
Army Chief commissions projects at Intelligence Corps headquarters, lauds their role in national security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, commissioned the remodelled Quarter Guard and unveiled the newly constructed Gatekeepers Statue at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC) in Asokoro, Abuja.
The COAS, who was accompanied by senior officers and dignitaries, praised the officers and soldiers of the Corps for their invaluable service to the Nigerian Army (NA) and the nation at large. He said “the Corps plays a pivotal role in the fight against insurgency and other criminal activities through their adept intelligence gathering,” as he reiterated his command philosophy and urged the personnel of the Corps to continue to work hard towards its actualisation.
He said he appreciates the sacrifices and risks they take to carry out their duties and charged them to redouble their efforts.
He also emphasised the crucial role of the Corps in the broader framework of national security and intelligence operations, when he stated that “the role of intelligence in combating various threats facing the nation must receive paramount attention. And I tell reassuee that, you can always count my continued support.”
He stressed the importance of empowering the Corps with requisite equipment, training, and technology to enhance their effectiveness in gathering, analysing, and disseminating requisite intelligence. He said by providing the NAIC with robust support to enable intelligence driven operations, the NA will effectively surmount the security challenges bedeviling the country.
He averred that a well-equipped and proficient Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps is essential for maintaining a safer and more secure Nigeria. He called for seamless coordination and collaboration between the NAIC and other NA Corps, Sister Services, the intelligence community, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant government bodies to address evolving security threats comprehensively.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chief of Military Intelligence (Army), Major General Thompson Ugiagbe, disclosed that the Headquarters NAIC office complex had not received any renovation for quite a number of years, thus, prompting the remodeling initiative. He added that the Gatekeepers Statue is a common feature of Intelligence Services worldwide and symbolizes the Corps’ commitment to honoring the past, inspiring the present, and securing the future through vigilant and dedicated intelligence efforts.
The commissioning ceremony was witnessed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, and other senior officers and dignitaries.
Army Chief commissions projects at Intelligence Corps headquarters, lauds their role in national security
