The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Sadique Muhammed Wase, has organised a musical entertainment programme for sick and wounded soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (44 NARHK).
The event, held on Thursday, Sept. 3, was organised in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy and the Nigerian Army’s Soldier First Culture.
Zagazola Makama reports that the initiative was aimed at boosting the morale of recovering personnel and providing psychosocial support to soldiers undergoing treatment for injuries and other combat-related conditions.
The engagement was also designed to create a relaxed and positive environment to support the emotional and psychological recovery of personnel who had endured the rigours of frontline operations.
The recuperating soldiers turned out in large numbers to participate in the programme, which featured live musical performances by the 1 Division Band led by Lt.-Col. S.C. Enwemuche.
The performance created an atmosphere of relaxation, camaraderie and joy, providing the wounded personnel with a welcome break from their routine treatment and recovery.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the GOC for the gesture, describing it as an indication that the welfare and wellbeing of soldiers remained a priority under the leadership.
They also appealed for the programme to be sustained and organised regularly to help maintain the morale of personnel undergoing treatment.
The event ended with refreshments, live band performances and group photographs with the soldiers.
By: Zagazola Makama
