The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai has assured Nigerians on behalf of the Nigerian Army that the force will remain solidly behind the democratically elected government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and further maintain its apolitical stance in the political arena.
The Army Chief further assured that the army is capable of defending the territorial integrity of the country when threatened.
Buratai, made the remarks during the Nigerian Army Day Interdenominational Church Service, held at All Saints’ Military Church, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, on Sunday.
He also charged officers and men of the Nigerian Army to remain focused, disciplined and loyal to constituted authority, while ensuring that they carry out their roles effectively.
“I want to on behalf of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army reiterate our unalloyed loyalty to the President and Commander- In- Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The Army will continue to remain apolitical while ensuring the sustenance of democracy, “Lt Gen. Buratai said.
The Nigerian Army boss was represented at the Church Service by Major General Chris Jemitola, Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Abuja.
He said it was his desire to transform the army into a more potent and responsive force that would effectively curtail contemporary security challenges, and commended the personnel of the army for their selflessness and commitment in the ongoing fight against insurgency.
He said issues bordering on their training and welfare were being taken seriously and addressed accordingly, adding that “we will continue to do our best to ensure the comfort of our officers and soldiers including their families.”
The Army Chief used the occasion to acknowledge and thank all officers and soldiers “for their tireless contributions in making the Nigerian Army victorious in the fight against insurgents and in other internal security operations.”
He said: “You have shown commitment, dedication, courage, resilience and the will to succeed.
“You have all done very well and I am proud to be your Chief of Army Staff. However, I will charge you to remain focus, disciplined and loyal to constituted authority while ensuring that we carry out our roles effectively.”
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