Chief of Army Staff Charged Troops To Remain Steadfast and Unwavering Against Adversaries

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has charged troops to remain steadfast and unwavering in order to overcome adversaries and reclaim areas where they are hibernating. 

General Lagbaja gave the charge while addressing Principal Staff Officers, Field Commanders and Formation Commanders at the First Quarter Chief of Army Staff's Conference 2024, at the Army Headquarters Command Officers Mess, in Abuja Nigeria's Capital. 

He commended the troops for their commitment to operations which have greatly degraded criminal activities across Theatres of operations.

In demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of the Nigerian Army Personnel, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja announced the implementation of new initiatives geared towards improving troops’ welfare. 

He said soldiers with operational related disabilities, he has directed the Managing Director of Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL) to set aside 5 percent of the AHOOAS Scheme in each estate for allocation to soldiers. 

The Chief also announced that the Nigerian Army will cover all the housing expenses at 100 per cent for the soldiers as well as reinvigorate its complimentary welfare flights for North-East troops to facilitate seamless travels during leaves and passes.

Furthermore, premiums paid to beneficiaries of our various insurance schemes to cater to troops' dependents in any eventuality have been doubled without any corresponding increase in contributions. 

He further disclosed that new welfare initiatives have been introduced to boost the morale of troops. These, he noted, include Affordable Housing Ownership Option for all Soldiers (AHOOAS) and sustenance of the complementary welfare flights for troops deployed in the North East Region.

As part of commitment to welfare, General Lagbaja presented Hilux vehicles to 13 Army Warrant Officers in recognition of their meritorious service to the nation. 

On the sideline of the conference, the COAS inspected an electric motorbike locally manufactured by Electric Vehicle Motor Company, Nigeria. 

He also commissioned a multipurpose building, as part of Army Headquarters Officers' Mess to promote the bond of friendship, camaraderie and boost morale of personnel.