The Chief of Army
staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended the efforts and sacrifices of
gallant officers and men of the Nigerian Army currently engaged in the counter
insurgency operations in the North East and other operations across the country
and abroad.
In his word “I congratulate you for your bravery,
doggedness and loyalty in these endeavours. I want to urge you all to maintain
the momentum and remain steadfast as we continue to professionally and
responsively carryout our constitutional roles.
“On my part, I will continue to ensure that troops’
welfare and that of their families, remains my utmost priority.
“Let me reassure you of the Federal Government’s
commitment to providing the Nigerian Army with the requisite support for us to
perform our duties.
“The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed
Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged his total support to the Armed
Forces to bring all ongoing operations to an end in favour of our dear country.
While thanking the officers and men for the good
job they had done in 2016, he said they should look forward to “making greater
progress in 2017.”
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