Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, on Thursday called on Nigerian troops to redouble their efforts in defending the nation, particularly in the ongoing battle against insecurity, urging them to intensify their efforts to ensure the safety and security of the country.
Lagbaja made this known while addressing the troops during his maiden operational visit to the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The COAS admitted that most of the troops were operating under a “very difficult and challenging environment,” expressing the need to live up to the demands of the calling.
He said the government had the interest of the soldiers at heart going by investments on their operations and well-being.
Lagbaja assured the troops of the army’s headquarters’ dedication to addressing some of their challenges as soon as possible.
According to him, some of the issues, are dilapidated state of accommodation, medical center, non-existence of soldiers’ club and electricity.
“We have collated all these, and relevant department at the army’s headquarters will act on them,” he said.
Lagbaja added, “The army is being transformed and this transformation process has the backing of the President and the government of the day.
“The renovation you see that’s ongoing within your barracks is because the government has provided the fund to carry that out.
“The issue of Group Life Assurance that has been a nightmare and a backlog of 6,400 families between 2012 and 2022 is being addressed as I speak with you currently. We have so many other issues that are being addressed.
“So, the government has your interest at heart and the wise saying has it that ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.’ I want to encourage you to redouble your efforts by showing gratitude for the great investment of tax payers money.
“They provide a befitting working environment for you. Whatever task you are given despite the obvious challenges, please put in your very best.”
