Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has advised the newly decorated Brigadier Generals to be above board and remain loyal to Nigeria’s Constitution, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Nigerian Army (NA)....CONTINUE READING
He also urged them to see their elevation as a reward for hard work and exceptional diligence to duty.
Lieutenant General Lagbaja gave the advice during the investiture ceremony of newly promoted Colonels to the rank of Brigadier Generals at the Army Headquarters Abuja on Friday.
General Lagbaja said that the newly promoted senior officers have worked hard to justify their elevation and suitability for the new rank according to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu.
The COAS directed them to do all within their ambits to animate and ensure implementation of his Command Philosophy of “transforming the NA into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force, towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.”
On behalf of the newly decorated Senior Officers, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu gave thanks to God for honouring them and their households with elevation in their chosen career.
He expressed gratitude to the COAS and other top brass of the NA for their mentorship and guidance, stressing that “they were equally appreciative of the prayers and support of their spouses and personnel.”
He pledged on behalf of the newly decorated senior officers to be absolutely loyal to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as the leadership of the NA.
Highpoint of the event was the decoration of the Chief of Staff to the COAS, Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu by the Army Chief.
