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…….Governor El-Rufai Urges Troops of 1 Division During Year 2022 WASA
The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai has commended the Nigerian Army 1 division and Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Punch for their doggedness and determination in drastically reducing the incessant cases of kidnapping, banditry, cattle rustling and other crimes/ anomalies within the Division’s Area of Responsibility and beyond.
The Governor gave the commendation on Saturday 18 February 2022 during the celebration of year 2022 West African Social Activities (WASA) for year 2022 which held at 2 Battalion Parade Ground, Ribadu Cantonment Kaduna.
He noted with great satisfaction how it has brought tremendous positive change in the general security situation and created a favourable environment for economic and socio-political activities to thrive.
He urged officers and soldiers of 1 Division and Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Punch to remain very resolute in the discharge of their constitutional roles and responsibilities.
The Governor who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan reiterated that officers and soldiers of the Division have so far, remained resolute in the discharge of their constitutional roles especially in ensuring relative calm, peace and security in Kaduna State and its environs.
He commended officers and men of the Division and urged them to remain vigilant, apolitical, and steadfast in discharging their constitutional responsibilities.
He reverently commended the General Officer Commanding 1 Division and Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Punch Major General Taoreed Lagbaja for his
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Punch Major General TA Lagbaja, stressed on the commitment of the Division to making Kaduna State peaceful for all law abiding citizens to go on with their lawful/legitimate businesses, noting that the continuous conduct of various operations in the Division’s Area of Responsibility has drastically decreased the security threats and rekindled confidence in the good and peace loving citizens of the state.
He used the event to remember and pay tributes to our fallen heroes who paid the supreme price for the peace and unity of our dear country Nigeria and Kaduna State.
He then use the opportunity to appreciate the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya CFR for his tremendous support, motivation, exemplary, inspiring and transformational leadership to the Nigerian Army which he said has been a key factor in the successes so far recorded by the Division.
Dignitaries that graced the occasion includes the representative of the Governor of Kaduna State, the representatives of Air Officer Commanding Air Training Command, Commandant Nigerian Defence Academy, DG Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and Director State Security.
Others include Commandant Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Commissioner of Police Kaduna State, Commandant Nigerian Army School of Military Police, MD NBL, MD KADECO, Heads if Sisters Security Agencies and their representatives, Principal Staff Officers and Formation Commanders among others.
Highlights of the events were inspection of various formations and units stand by the SGOH, cultural troupe performances by different ethnic groups in the barracks including students of Command Secondary School Kaduna, presentation of awards to deserving soldiers, presentation of souvenirs to dignitaries, beating of the retreat and lightning of the camp fire among others.
