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 OP SAFE CONDUCT PHASE 2: COAS CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN  APOLITICAL POSTURE. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has directed formation and unit commanders of the Nigerian Army to ensure that troops remain professional and apolitical during the forthcoming Gubernatorial and House of Assembly Elections across the nation.   The Army Chief handed down the charge while addressing formation and unit commanders across the country, prelude to the rescheduled 18 March 2023 polls. Gen Yahaya, who commended the troops for their overall performance in the provision of security during the last polls admonished them to shun all forms of inducement, enticement or cajoling that could compromise the security of the polls, adding that a secure and safe atmosphere must be provided for the citizenry to exercise their civic responsibility of chosing their leaders. Gen Yahaya charged the troops to adhere strictly to the guidelines in the Code of Conduct for Operation Safe Co

 COAS FIRST QUARTER CONFERENCE 2023 HOLDS IN ABUJA. The Nigerian Army is set to hold the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) First Quarter Conference 2023. The Conference is expected to commence from 3rd and last till 6th April 2023 at the Army Command Officers' Mess 1, Asokoro, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Customarily, the COAS Conference will offer an avenue for reappraisal of the administrative affairs of the Nigerian Army as well as evaluation and comprehensive review of ongoing operational engagements of the NA in all theatres of operations across the country, within the first quarter of the year. This will provide the NA an in-depth insight to enable far reaching decisions towards achieving its set objective of addressing the multifaceted security challenges confronting the country.  The conference will also create an opportunity for the COAS to have a face to face interaction with  General Officers Commanding (GOC), field commanders and other senior officers to provide possibl

 GOC 3 DIVISION COMMISSIONS NEWLY BUILT RSM HOUSE IN JOS, CHARGE TROOPS ON ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF ARMY FACILITIES. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim has charged army personnel to develop maintenance culture and ensure adequate care of facilities placed under their care. He stated this on 24 March 2023, while commissioning a newly built three bedroom flat for the 43 Engineer Brigade Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) in Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Jos. While appreciating the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya for his untiring efforts towards improving the welfare of troops, General Abdulsalami noted that the lack of maintenance of equipment and facilities coupled with nonchalant attitude of some personnel has been a serious setback in infrastructural development in the barracks. He warned that such attitude will no longer be tolerated. The GOC/Commander

 CONTRIBUTE YOUR BEST TO THE SUCCESS OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY- COAS CHARGES TROOPS . The Chief of Army Staff (COAS)  Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to always put in their best and contribute to the success of the force in all its campaigns. General Faruk gave the charge during a one day seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and Innovation held at the Headquarters 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan.  The COAS represented by the Commander Infantry Corps, Major General Christopher Musa challenged the troops to always ask themselves if they have contributed meaningfully to the success and progress of the force, if not they should check themselves and did the needful. He enjoined Senior Non Commissioned Officers in the various formations and units to constantly check, advice and imbibe in their subordinates the right ethos in conformity with the Nigerian Army customs, ethics and traditions.  In his remarks, the Chief of Tr

 COAS REITERATES COMMITMENT TO MEET SECURITY EXPECTATIONS OF NIGERIANS, KICK-STARTS THE FIRST SENIOR COMMAND AND LEADERSHIP SEMINAR IN 81 DIV AOR. The Chief of Army staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army (NA) towards meeting the security expectations of all Nigerians by ensuring a safe and secure environment for socio economic development of the nation. The COAS  who was represented by the Corps Commander Signals, Maj Gen GS Abdullahi, stated this on Tuesday 28 March 2023  during the Opening Ceremony of the First Command and Leadership Seminar Year 2023 organized for General Officers Commanding (GOCs)  commanders, Commandants as well as Commanding Officers held at Nebo Hall,  Abalti Barracks, Ojuelegba, Lagos.   The COAS further stated that there is need to invest more in equipping senior leadership of the NA with requisite skills to manage the complexities of the non-kinetic dimension of operations which he said the seminar is aim to achiev

 NASEME GETS NEW COMMANDANT AS GENERAL ADERETI ASSUMES DUTY.  The Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (NASEME) Auchi has witnessed a new dawn as Major General Adeyinka Adereti took over the mantle of leadership as the  36th Commandant of the Institution today thursday 30 March 2023.  In his farewell speech, the outgone Commandant, Major General Edet congratulated the new Commandant on his appointment while wishing him a successful tour of duty. Major General Edet further applauded officers and men of the institution for the support and enthusiasm displayed during his tour of duty and urged for similar support and loyalty extended to the new commandant to ensure that the vision of the institution is sustained. In his remarks , the new  Commandant, Major General Adereti who was  a former Deputy Commandant of the Institution, lauded his predecessor for his foresight and achievements in the area of personnel management and infrastructural facelift amongst others.

 NEUTRALIZE VESTIGES OF TERRORISTS IN THE NE - Gen Irabor Charges Troops of OPHK, Pays Operational visit to the NE Theatre. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General LEO Irabor on Thursday, 30th March, 2023 expressed his confidence in the combat readiness and operational posture of OPHK especially in the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East region of Nigeria. The CDS who was at the NE Theatre on an operational visit was visibly impressed by the steady successes recorded by own troops in the Theatre. Additionally, the Defence Chief was briefed on the Operational activities of the Theatre by the Theatre Commander, Maj Gen IS Ali as well as intelligence brief by the Theatre Intelligence Coordinator, Brig Gen OM Azuikpe. Speaking during the visit, Gen Irabor commended the efforts of the Theatre Commander and the entire officers and men of OPHK in restoring adequate peace and normalcy to the NE.  While assuring them of his continuous support and prov

 COAS COMMISSIONS DLW AUDITORIUM OF THE AFCSC. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya on 30, March 2023 commissioned the newly constructed and furnished Department of Land Warfare (DLW) Auditorium of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College AFCSC) Jaji, Kaduna state.  In his remarks during the commissioning of the project which was named after him, the COAS stated that infrastructural development is part of the pillars of his command  philosophy  adding  that, a key component of training is conducive environment for learning.  The COAS further mentioned that the importance of training can not be overemphasized, especially in view of the contemporary security challenges  faced by the country. He therefore, urged the student officers of Senior Course 45 to take their training programmes seriously and also apply that which they learn in the discharge of their duties.  He further commended the Commandant and other members of the College Committee for their visiona

 NA WARNS AGAINST THREAT TO NATIONAL INTERGRITY... AS TROOPS' EFFORT INCREASES CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA. The Nigerian Army (NA) has warned criminal elements and fifth columnists from indulging in attrocious activities that could threaten the integrity of the nation. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya gave the warning today 3 April  2023 as he declared open, the COAS First Quarter Conference 2023 at the Army Headquarters Command Officers' Mess 1, Asokoro,, Abuja. The COAS pointed out, that the conference provided appropriate atmosphere to interact with field commanders and appraise NA operations in the first quarter of the year, with a view to to proferring realistic strategies to improve the performance of troops in ongoing operations across the country.    General Yahaya maintained that the implementation of far reaching decisions taken during the conduct of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2022  at Sokoto was instrumental to the tre

 WE WILL SUPPORT NIGERIAN ARMY TO SUCCEED - EMIR OF DUTSE. The Emir of Dutse  Alhaji Muhammad Hamim Nuhu Sanusi has applauded the establishment of 26 Armoured Brigade in Dutse promising to support the Nigerian Army to succeed in Jigawa State. The Emir made the commendation recently at his palace when the Pioneer Commander 26 Amoured Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Haruna Muhammad Abubakar paid a courtesy visit as part of his familiarization tour of his area of responsibility. Emir Hamim expressed his delight for having  a major Army formation in his Emirate .He commended the leadership of Nigerian Army for establishing the Brigade in Dutse stating that hosting such formation will bring alot of benefit to his people. In his remarks, the Commander 26 Amoured Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Haruna Muhammad Abubakar expressed profound gratitude to the Emir and members of his council for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage. Adding that 26 Brigade is among the

 DG NITDA EXTOLS NACEST…pledges support. The Director General, National Information Technology  Development Agency (NITDA) Mr Kashifu Inuwa, a Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE) has pledged to support Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology (NACEST).             Mr Inuwa made the pledged when the Rector NACEST Major General Umar Babangida paid him a courtesy visit in his  office at Abuja on 6th April 23. Stating the purpose of the visit,  Major General Babangida asserted that the visit is to thank the agency on their last interventions in the area of Establishing a Standard Information Technology Center, and the provision of Desks, chairs, and Solar Energy for the College.            He further solicited continued support to cement the existing cordial relationship between NITDA and NACEST to see various collaborations, especially in the areas of Research and Development.

 NAOWA PRESIDENT MRS SALAMATU F YAHAYA COMMISSIONS NAOWA CENTRE AT RIBADU CANTONMENT KADUNA .  The NAOWA President, Mrs Salamatu F Yahaya, has  commissioned the NAOWA Centre at Ribadu Cantonment Kaduna on Saturday, 8 April 2023. In her keynote remarks, She applauded the Chairperson NAOWA 1 Division  Chapter Mrs Maria  Abiodun Lagbaja for constructing a NAOWA Centre to complement other NAOWA structures that have been put in place by her predecessors thereby strengthening the NAOWA narrative in the Chapter.The  President NAOWA mentioned that the Chairperson has reaffirmed her absolute dedication and commitment to the development of NAOWA Institution which is  in line  with the vision of the President NAOWA which is "Sustaining Legacies and Upholding the Tenets of Unity and Service." Earlier in her remarks, the Chairperson NAOWA 1 Division  Chapter, Mrs Maria Abiodun Lagbaja stated that the zeal to embark on the project was borne out of her resolve to key into the  exemplary lea

 TROOPS NEUTRALIZE NOTORIOUS BANDIT LEADER IN KADUNA STATE. Following a tip off from human intelligence source, troops of operation Forest Sanity under 1 Division Nigerian Army has ambushed and neutralised a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Danwasa and his cohort. This was following an Intelligence which revealed that the bandit leader  intended to send his errand boy Yunusa to purchase some arms and ammunition in Kaduna town.  Subsequently, the errand boy was trailed and picked up by plain cloth soldiers and later used to lure two of the bandits leaders to a selected ammunition collection point. Upon their arrival, troops who had laid an ambush engaged the criminals with superior firepower and neutralised the two bandit leaders. Items recovered from the criminal elements include one motorcycle(destroyed institu), two AK 47 rifles, six AK 47 magazines, quantity two hundred and fifty rounds of 7.62 mm special, one power bank, two charm vest and the sum of two hundred thousand naira.  The

 PUBLICATION ON EVICTION OF RETIRED ARMY OFFICER MISLEADING. The attention of the Nigerian Army(NA) has been drawn to a misleading publication in some mainstream and online media insinuating that soldiers invaded the Enugu residence of a retired Army officer and evicted his family. It was further alleged that soldiers assaulted his wife and children in the eviction process. This story is not only misleading but aimed at tarnishing the image and reputation of the Nigerian Army. Much as the NA would have refrained from responding, it is however expedient to set the record straight and clear grey areas on  the ejection of the retired senior officer. House 7 on Abakaliki Lane is among Federal Government houses accommodating Nigerian Army officers in Enugu for over 2 decades. The house was allocated to Colonel Ugwoke (Rtd) then Major EL Ugwoke as his official residence, when he was posted to 82 Division Military Intelligence Brigade, then Intelligence Group as the Deputy Commander 82 Divisi

 GOC 3 DIVISION CHARGES TROOPS ON MENTORSHIP OF SUBORDINATES. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim has charged troops of 3 Division to mentor their subordinates towards emulating professional conducts in the Nigerian Army. He gave the charge today 13 April 2023, during a sensitization lectures on Mentoring of Young Soldiers and Emotional Intelligence held at Headquarters 3 Division Auditorium, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos. While urging commanders at all levels to always train and  mentor their subordinates, Generel Ibrahim, said good leaders are those who are  sensitive to the plight of their subordinates. He noted that, knowledge of emotional intelligence promotes team work and professional conduct required to succeed during military operations. This he said, is in line with the Chief of Army Staffs vision of having " A Professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Mission Wi

 LATE BRIGADIER GENERAL TEXAS CHUKWU RETIRED LAID TO REST IN ABUJA. The remains of late Brigadier General Jude Texas Ezeh Chukwu retired, former Director Army Public Relations (DAPR) has been laid to rest at Guards Brigade Cemetery Lungi, Abuja. The retired late senior officer passed away on Thursday 5, January 2023 at his residence in Abuja. The body of Brigadier General Texas  Chukwu arrived at St Joseph Catholic Church, Mambila Barracks, where a funeral service was held in his honour before it was conveyed to the Guards Brigade Cemetery at Lungi for final interment.  During a funeral oration read by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, who was represented by Brigadier General Agada Ameh, Brigadier General Texas was described as a brilliant, diligent resourceful, and meticulous senior officer, who had an unblemished record throughout his career in the Army. He eulogized the late senior officer for his forthrightness, remarkable and overwhelming moral standard whi

 MAJOR GENERAL AKINJOBI ASSUMES COMMAND AS THE 40TH GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 1 DIVISION The newly appointed General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Whirl Punch  Maj Gen OT Akinjobi assumed command on Friday 14 April 2023, as the 40th General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army.  In his Maiden remarks, Gen Akinjobi commended his predecessor, describing him as a qualified Infantry General, a seasoned fighter and one who has made the Nigerian Army proud in various theatres of operations across the country. In his words  "I am very proud of you, indeed the Nigerian Army is proud of you,”  He said as General Lagbaja reports to Army Headquarters as the Chief of Operations, the Division will be counting on him for numerous support. Earlier in his remarks, the immediate past General Officer Commanding Maj Gen TA Lagbaja described the new GOC as a seasoned senior officer who fully understands the 1 Division Area of Responsibility and coun