The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the Nigerian Army's commitment to prioritizing the welfare of wounded personnel to ensure their speedy recovery.
Oluyede gave the assurance on Saturday, 7th December, 2024 during a visit to the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital in Maiduguri.
The COAS commended the healthcare team in the hospital for their dedication, and directed that personnel with complicated medical cases be evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna for specialised treatment.
The Army Chief who interacted with some of the wounded soldiers, encouraged them to remain strong as the army would never abandon them
"We will do our best to ensure that you are recuperated so that you can all go back to your duty," he said.
He assured them of the Army's readiness to give them adequate medical care to ensure their recovery.
Lieutenant General Oluyede, also visited the Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri where he charged officers and soldiers to intensify efforts to end terrorism and insurgency.
Addressing officers and soldiers of the Operation, General Oluyede stated that he was in Maiduguri to interact and obtain first-hand information about their welfare and challenges with a view to proferring solutions that would boost their morale.
He reaffirmed his commitment to providing requisite and essential support to enhance troops' operational effectiveness in carrying out their tasks to restore peace and stability to the North East. Gen Oluyede urged the troops to remain disciplined and committed to their duties in order to successfully achieve the tasks ahead.
The COAS also inspected the ongoing construction of 7 Division Headquarters Complex, as well as repaired and refurbished combat enablers.
