In keeping with the tradition of celebrating Christmas with the troops at the frontlines, the Theatre Command North East Operation HADIN KAI this year organized a Joint Christmas Luncheon for the wounded in action soldiers and all the troops of the Theatre Command to appreciate them for their sacrifices to the nation.
Speaking at the held at the Headquarters Theatre Command, in the Borno State Capital, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya expressed appreciated the men and Officers of the Nigerian Army and all the personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their forthrightness and indefectible commitment towards defeating insecurity in the country.
General Yahaya said though the security challenges have caused untold hardship on the citizens of the country, nevertheless the armed forces have continued to employ effective measures in tackling the challenges through the professional conduct of the men and officers in the field.
He therefore urged all the officers and men of the Armed Forces to remain focused, disciplined and loyal to constituted authorities while ensuring the defeat of all adversaries in defence of the nation.
“As we celebrate this year’s Christmas, I wish to pay a special tribute to our dear colleagues who have paid the supreme price in the defence of our father land, let us use this opportunity to remember and pray for the repose of their souls and the souls of all our gallant departed colleagues. Be rest assured that the Nigerian army under my watch remain committed to providing quality welfare for their families and preserving the memories of their uncommon sacrifices”.
“ I am very passionate about providing the highest standard medical care to all the Nigerian army personnel and their families both locally and abroad , we will continue to provide the best support to those wounded in action, further more I employ you to maintain the spirit of patriotism and continue to give your best in the discharge of your assigned duties and responsibilities” stated General Yahaya.
The Chief of Army Staff also said the collective sacrifices of the men of the armed forces in the various theatres of operations are well appreciated by well meaning Nigerians.
The COAS stated categorically that “there will be no hiding place in our land for terrorist bandits, kidnappers, secessionist and all violent criminals who have taken up arms against the state, therefore as we celebrate Christmas and new year, we are even more resolved, committed and dedicated to deal decisively with the terrorist and all those who have taken up arms against the Nigerian state”.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Oladayo Amao while appreciating the personnel of the Nigerian Air Force said the Christmas Luncheon provides an opportunity to bond with the frontline troops and to also promote comradeship and regimentation in the service of the nation.
He commended the Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI, his component commanders and gallant officers and men who continue to conduct air and ground operation to protect the lives of all those in the North East.
“The successful maritime operations at the Lake Chad to restore economic activities is also well noted, the Nigerian air force through the air component of Operation HADIN KAI has continue to employ and project air power in concert with surface forces within the theatre. Let me put in on record that the air component conducted a total of one thousand eight hundred and eighty four missions (1,884) in two thousand five hundred and sixty five (2,565) stotis with a total flight time of three thousand, six hundred and forty three hours twenty five minutes from January 2022 till date this is in spite of the perennial weather constrain and thug of war, these tremendous efforts has been remarkably effective in degrading the capabilities of the terrorist and denying them the freedom of action in the North East ” Stated the Air Chief.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Theatre Commander North East OPERATION HADIN KAI Major General Christopher Musa, applauded the zeal, passion and commitment of the Borno State Government to the restoration of peace to the state.
He said the Joint Christmas luncheon affords the service Chiefs the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate the spirit of the festive season with the troops of operation HADIN KAI, especially all the faithful.
The gesture according to General Musa is also to appreciate the enormous efforts by troops to restoring normalcy to the region of the North East.
The Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, Borno State Governor Professor Umara Zulum represented by his Deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, commended the service Chiefs of the Nigerian Army and Air Force for their leadership styles.
He also commended their instant rewarding system for the officers who perform incredibly well at the theatre. Governor Zulum appreciated the armed forces for their commitment to ending insurgency in the state as well as international partners for putting in their best in the recovery process in the state and Nigeria at large.
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