... Pledge to Render Selfless Service to Humanity
The climax of the series of the just concluded2022 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) was the conduct of Environmental Sanitation Exercise around the major streets along Baga Road Market, Monday market and the free medical outreach, distribution of palliatives to host communities in North East by Headquarters 7 Division and Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI.
NADCEL, as an aged long and one of the most cherished celebration of the Nigerian Army especially the sanitation exercise is to build upon the already existing mutual and cordial relationship between the Nigerian Army and its host communities as well as to compliment its Non Kinetic efforts in the fight against insurgency.
The exercises which is the last amongst series of other activities designed to celebrate the Nigerian Army’s 159 years of existence in upholding the sovereignty and unity of the Country.
SpyeTV gathered that, troops of the Division drawn from all units under command ensure the city centre wears a new look free from littering polythene bags and garbage as well as blocked drainages.
The exercise was coordinated by the Commander 37 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General DB Suleiman and was also graced by other Commanders, Principal Staff officers as well as Formation and Unit Commanders of the Division.
In addition, troops of the division distributed Palliatives and Free Medical Outreach in Maiduguri.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1, Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI, Major General W Shaibu in his remarks stated that the Nigerian Army will continue to render selfless service to it's host communities as a way of giving back to the society.
He further mentioned that the gesture is in fulfilment of the Nigerian Army's Corporate Social Responsibility, boosting the Civil-Military Relationship as well as giving back to the society.
In his words "It is an opporrtunity for the Nigerian Army to celebrate and honour our officers and men who have distinguished themselves as well as our fallen heroes who have paid the supreme price in service of our father land. While commending the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General F Yayaha for his exemplary leadership and continuous support to the Division, he also commended officers and troops of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of NADCEL 2022.
While delivering his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Borno State, Dr Muhammad Ghuluze applauds the Nigerian Army on the occasion of NADCEL 2022 and states that “this kind gesture to host communities especially the less privilege and vulnerable in the society is highly commendable”.
He further stated that the government and people of Borno State will continue to appreciate the Nigerian Army and also support them in all aspect of their activities and operations.
He therefore charged members of Shuwari Community and the entire civil populace to reciprocate the Nigerian Army's non kinetic effort in ensuring that peace is restored within the region.
The symbolic presentations of palliatives were conducted by the Special Guest of Honour and the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Borno State Dr. Muhammad Ghuluze, Theatre Commander Joint Task Force North East OPHK Major General CG Musa who was represented by the Theatre Logistics Component Commander (TLCC) Brigadier General EH Akpan and the GOC 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK Major General W Shaibu.
The occasion was witnessed by Formation and Unit Commanders, Principal Staff Officers from Headquarters 7 Division, Senior Officers, officers, Medical Professionals from 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, State Ministry of Health and troops of the Division
