Army Chief Bags
Army Chief Bags Students Leadership Award
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army (NA), Lieutenant
General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has been awarded with SUG 2018
Leadership Award for being the Most Proactive COAS in Nigeria’s
recent history. The award was given by the Students Union
Government (SUG), Institute of Management and Technology (IMT)
Enugu, in recognition of his uncommon commitment, loyalty and
sacrifices to the nation.
Presenting the award on Wednesday the 14th of November 2018 to
the COAS through the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division
NA, Maj Gen Emmanuel Kabul on behalf of the Students of the
Institute, the President of the union, Rt Comrade Monday Diamond
described Lt Gen Buratai as a dispassionate and highly professional
senior military officer working for the interests of Nigerians
irrespective of religious, ethnic or political affiliation. He
largely attributed the peace been enjoyed in the South East Zone to
the concerted efforts of the security agencies, especially the NA
under the dynamic, resourceful and purposeful leadership of the
COAS.
According to him, “This award is devoid of tribal, religious or
political undercurrent. It is hinged purely on duty, honour and
service to our dear country Nigeria”. “The COAS General Buratai has
so far exceptionally demonstrated these sterling qualities as a
military leader in Nigeria, especially in the fight against
terrorism and other assorted security threats across the Nation.
“This award is simply to encourage him and the NA which he
effectively commands to do more especially now that the 2019
general elections are by the corner”, he added.
Receiving the award on behalf of the COAS, the GOC 82 Division
NA, thanked the Executive members of the SUG IMT for the
unsoiled/spotless award, which he attributed/linked to the three
key concepts of the COAS vision for the NA, – that of
Proactiveness, Professionalism and working within the ambit of the
Constitution of Nigeria. According to him, “the COAS has earned
many local and international awards and honours based on his
remarkable achievements and effectiveness in the command of the
NA”. “This award is a further substantiation of the merits of the
numerous award granted to the COAS by several local and
International organizations for his purposeful leadership to the
NA”. His vision is the driving force for the entire NA, and all of
us (in uniform) here, get inspiration from the prolific and
purposeful leadership of the COAS”, he further stated.
He assured the students and members of the public of the resolve
of the NA represented by 82 Division to providing security in the
South Eastern part of Nigeria. He urged the students’ Union leaders
to lead their colleagues aright, shun cultism and create avenues
for shaping fellow students and other Nigerians for productive
future engagements for the benefits of the nation.
SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division
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UK SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE VISITS THEATRE COMMAND …
Assures of collaboration
The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon.
Garvin williamson has paid a visit to the Headquarters, Theatre
Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Maiduguri.
Speaking during the visit, the Secretary of State commended the
efforts of the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for providing
security and a conducive atmosphere for the people of the North
East Nigeria, United Nations Humanitarian Agencies and other civil
organisations to carry out their activities.
He further stated that, the already existing collaboration
between the Nigerian and United Kingdom militaries would be
sustained adding that, aside providing Counter Improvised Explosive
Devices training to troops in support of the operations, the United
Kingdom will explore other areas of partnership with the Nigerian
military.
Also speaking, the Chief of Training and Operations, ‘Army’
Major General Lamidi Adeosun lauded the supporting role of the UK
Support and Liaison Team in the ongoing operations, noting that
talks are at advance stage on setting up a Joint Planning Centre
for Counter insurgency operations.
In his remarks, the Theatre Commander lauded the support of the
British Liaison Support Team for their contribution in the fight
against terrorism. He stated that, the Nigerian military remains
highly professional in the discharge of its constitutional roles
and in the conduct of Counter terrorism and Counter insurgency
operations in the North East.
Present during the visit were some Principal Staff Officers of
the theatre command.
TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General