.... Sector 3 OPHK/MNJTF Celebrate Nigerian Army Social Activities
The Vice Chairman Monguno Local Government of Borno State, Honourable Sanda Amodu has extol the kinetic and non kinetic efforts of the Nigerian Military in Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) and Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) which has created an enabling environment and support upon which developmental, commercial and social activities has thrived in the local government and the state at large.
Honourable Sanda gave the commendation on Monday, 23 January, 2023 during the Nigerian Army Social Activities 2022 organised by Sector 3 OPHK.
" I am pleased to say that the combined efforts of the troops of Sector 3 OPHK and MNJTF as well as other security agencies, members of the Hybrid Forces has greatly decimated the Boko Haram Terrorists and their Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) counterpart and urshered in peace and tranquility in the entire Monguno locality and the state in general", he said.
He said, the government and the good people of Borno state will continue to collaborate and support the Sector in her efforts to end the menace of the marauding terrorists at all times.
In his welcome remarks, the Commander Sector 3 OPHK, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar highlighted the significance of the Nigerian Army Social Activities (NASA) which he said is an age long tradition held upon from the pre-colonial era.
"I am particularly honoured and privileged to host you all here to celebrate the NASA 2022 to usher in yet another promising year 2023 adding that "there is the cause to celebrate together bearing in mind the huge successes achieved in 2022 despite the series of challenges during the period", he noted.
Furthermore, General Abdulsalam disclosed that the occasion brings officers, troops, their families as well as members of the host community under one umbrella to wine, dine and savour the traditional cuisines while relishing the rich cultural heritage of the people in dance, arts entertainment, tug of war as well as other side attractions.
In the spirit of appreciation, the Commander expressed gratitude to the Federal and State Government for their unflinching support, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General F Yahaya for providing all the necessary platforms which greatly boost troops fighting efficiency and the Theatre Commander, Major General Christopher Musa for his sterling leadership qualities in spearheading the fight in the North East.
The Chairman Organising Committee, Brigadier General EE Agada expressed profound gratitude to God for making the occasion a success.
He also expressed immense appreciation to the President of the Federal Republic for his strategic guidance to the military, the Governor of Borno for his support and to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General F Yahaya for his leadership, guidance and unwavering support to JTF OPHK as well the Commander Sector 3 OPHK for giving him the opportunity to serve as the Chairman Organising Community.
Highpoints of the occasion includes cultural dances and display, comical entertainment, thug of war, presentation of souvenirs to invited dignitaries and other special side attractions.
Dignitaries that graced the occasion includes, the Vice Chairman Monguno Local Government, Honourable Sanda Amodu, Commander 38 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General IM Abbas, Chief of Staff Sector 3, Brigadier General OA Fadairo, Commander Sector 3 Signal Brigade, the Commander Sector 3 Garrison, Officers and Troops of Sector 3 OPHK/MNJTF, members of the Humanitarian agencies, the Media and host community.
