Owing to their unwavering dedication, sacrifice in ensuring the safety, security of Nigerians and Nigeria's territorial integrity, over fifty thousand troops of the Nigerian Army would miss being with their families and loved ones during the Christmas and New Year celebration.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja who in a warm Christmas message to the troops of the Nigerian Army expressed his heartfelt commendations to the men for their sacrifices in keeping Nigerians safe as contained in a statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
He said the troops miss Christmas not because they want to, but because they would be on duty across difficult-to-access towns, communities, villages and hamlets, across the country and beyond. He pointed out that the troops were duty-bound to be deployed, while other families rejoice and celebrate together, sometimes not knowing if similar celebrations are going on in their own families.
The Army Chief saluted the troops’ undying faith in the Nigerian State in the face of adversity in a message on Sunday 24 December 2023, as he congratulated troops for making it this far into the year and for weathering every storm that came their way.
General Lagbaja noted further, that judging by the policies and unfolding programmes of the Federal Government, the year ahead holds good prospects for Nigeria and the Army. He revealed, that in the coming year, the Nigerian Army expects to take delivery of its helicopters and other combat enablers that would enhance better security environment across the country.
He revealed that the Army Headquarters has initiated several welfare projects that would directly impact the lives of soldiers and their families. He reiterated that the well-being of troops is of utmost importance and assured that he would continue to work tirelessly to provide troops' with the requisite resources to carry out their duties effectively.
General Lagbaja stated that he was not oblivious that the NA is constantly confronted by some challenges as it strives to fulfill its constitutional obligations, but was quick to state that they are by no means insurmountable.
He expressed confidence in the support of the Executive and Legislative Arms of Government to boost the physical, morale and conceptual components of the NA’s fighting power towards becoming a more efficient force.
He reassured that the NA will continue to work with Sister Services, the Nigeria Police Force and other Security and Response agencies to create and maintain peaceful, safe and secure environment for socio-economic development of the country.
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