By KEMI KASUMU
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has urged all Army personnel to continue to demonstrate unalloyed loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to remain apolitical while ensuring the sustenance of democracy.
From Left: The Deputy Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, representing Governor Mai Mala Buni as Special Guest of Honour, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, on the occasion of 2020 Christmas with officers and soldiers of Operation LAFIYA DOLE, in Buni-Yadi, Yobe State, on Friday December 25, 2020.
He made the call on the occasion of 2020 Christmas and New Year celebration/Special Christmas Luncheon with troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni-Yadi, Yobe State on Friday 25 December 2020.
He said, “Despite the challenges arising from COVID 19 pandemic, the Nigerian army quickly adapted to the COVID 19 restrictions and developed capacities which kept our personnel successfully engaged in counter insurgency operations and civil military coordination activities in the north east and other theatres of Operations across the nation with steady successes even in the face of daunting challenges.”
He therefore used the opportunity to convey to the troops the assurances of the Federal government in providing all necessary support to enable the army carry out its Constitutional roles. He assured troops that he remains committed to ensuring that training, capacity building and their welfare will be accorded highest priority.
The military top bras expressed the gratitude of all personnel of the Nigerian Army to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, members of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly for their support to the Nigerian Army in the successful discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
He restated the commitment of the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in the defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity and in the spirited efforts to victoriously conclude the war on terror.
The Deputy Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, represented the Special Guest of Honour the Executive Governor of Yobe State Honourable Mai Mala Buni at the occasion.
The Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly, some members of the House of Assembly, Honourable Commissioners and Special Advisers accompanied the Deputy Governor at the event.
Maj Gen NE Angbazo – Chief of Training and Operations of the Nigerian Army, some Corps Commanders, Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD), Commander Sector 2 OPLD and Commandant Nigerian Army Special Forces School Buni-Yadi were among the senior officers in attendance.
