Do Not Expose Yourselves To Negative Influence Of Social Media…COAS Tells Troops Of 82 Division
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has cautioned troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, NA, and Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDOKA, not expose themselves to the negative influences of Social media, which he says has often been used to spread false and noxious information.
The Army Chief who was addressing troops during his operational visit to Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army, Enugu, charged them to remain loyal and committed to their constitutional responsibilities as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation.
He noted that their commitment to constitutional responsibilities would ensure peaceful coexistence amongst citizens of the country adding that the Nigerian Army is a disciplined and noble profession which has zero tolerance for illegalities.
The COAS, lauded the resilience and sacrifices of the troops, and implored them not to let themselves be manipulated into making misguided decisions or indulging in illegalities, contrary to extant regulations and core values of the Nigerian Army.
Lieutenant General Lagbaja, urged them to remain embodiments of discipline as the Army will not tolerate any form of indiscipline as they operate in their respective host communities.
The COAS informed them that the Federal Government has made commendable interventions in the areas of troops’ welfare and provision of combat enablers and settled the backlog of unpaid Group Life Assurance that had accumulated since 2011.
He also revealed that the NA has equally commenced the payment of troops’ Accident Insurance, adding that it is imperative for troops to reciprocate these motivating welfare interventions by remaining loyal , disciplined and upscaling their operational effectiveness in the fight against security challenges in the country.
During a courtesy call on the governors of Enugu and Ebonyi states, Barrister Peter Mbah and Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, represented by his Deputy Princess Patricia Obila, General Lagbaja, appreciated the people and Government of Enugu and Ebonyi States for their support and cordial relationship with troops of 82 Division of the NA.
In their speeches, the Governors, lauded the troops for their commitment to ensuring the restoration of peace and stability which has provided the enabling environment for socio-economic development in the states.
The COAS later visited the 24 Support Engineer Regiment in Nkwagu Military Cantonment, Ebonyi State, where he reiterated that the troops must remain steadfast and dedicated to duty as the NA is untiringly working to provide conducive working and living environment for all troops.
The COAS unveiled the remodeled Headquarters 82 Division Complex, during the visit, commissioned some renovated and remodelled projects within the cantonment, including two blocks of 36 mini flats at the Corporal Below Quarters, the new Dragon Officers’ Mess and a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of Officers’ Transit Accommodation.
A statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said, the COAS, also commissioned a newly built Squadron Office at 24 Engineer Support Regiment in Nkwagu Military Cantonment.
