... GOC 81 Division Charges Troops To Remain Apolitical, Discipline
The Nigerian Army is improving on efforts that will make the troops function optimally, as army is much aware of the accommodation challenges being faced by the troops.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Umar Thama Musa made this known during his maiden familiarisation visit to units and formations in Ogun State.
.The GOC assured the troops that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) would very soon put smile on their faces as some of the renovations in the barracks are near completion.
The GOC, however, warned the troops to stay out of illegal duties or anything that would negate the vision of the COAS which is to have a professional Nigerian Army ready to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in defense of Nigeria.
Major General Umar Thama Musa charged officers and soldiers of the 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala Barracks in Ogun State to remain apolitical, loyal, professional and uphold total discipline in the course of discharging their duties.
The GOC was received and briefed by the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade Brigadier General Isa Abdullahi on the Brigade's operational activities, who later led the GOC and members of his entourage on a guided tour in the barracks.
Major General Musa said the visit would allow him to determine the state of readiness of the units and formations as well as to physically see how troops are faring to bring improvement within available resources in Ogun State.
In a similar vein, the GOC paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun where he assured the Governor that his troops will continue to conduct themselves professionally to restore law and order in the state whenever the need arises.
Major General Musa commended the cordial Governor for the support he has been rendering to Nigerian Army troops in the State and that his office is open for any assistance from the army.
Major General Musa also paid homage to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo Okukenu IV whom he thanked for his fatherly efforts in ensuring a harmonious relationship between the military and his subjects. He also sought the fatherly blessing of the royal father.
Nigerian Army 81 Division has an area of responsibility covering Lagos and Ogun States of Nigeria, which are the country’s economic nerve center.