CDS Musa urges troops not to disappoint Nigeria
By Matthew Atungwu
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has urged Nigerian Army (NA) commanders and soldiers to continue their nation’s efforts to combat new security threats across the nation.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
The Defence Chief gave the charge after he was briefed on operational engagements of troops in various theatres of operations in the country, at the Army Headquarters Operations Centre, during a visit to the Army Headquarters on Monday in Abuja.
After reviewing a thorough operations brief, Gen Musa made additional remarks in which he thanked the troops, Field Commanders, Principal Staff Officers, and Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja for their commitment and sacrifice.
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He also stated that military service is a selfless service to humanity and that it is required by law to support civil authorities.
To hasten the return of peace and stability to the nation, the CDS cautioned Commanders at all levels to manage the activities of their respective commands with professionalism, commitment, and focus.
He tasked them with setting an example, mentoring the junior Nigerian Army leaders, and offering results-oriented leadership.
In order to reduce security risks, General Musa asked the NA’s soldiers to maintain their resiliency and to make sure that their missions were conducted with unity and interagency coordination.
He gave the troops the assurance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander in Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, would assist them.
Since taking office, the President’s interventions in the Nigerian Armed Forces have been much welcomed by him.
“We have a task ahead and we cannot afford to let our country down. We have the support of Mr President and the nation at large”, the Defence Chief recapped.
He charged the troops to support the lead agency in the forthcoming elections and strictly adhere to the codes of conduct guiding troops’ roles during polls.
