COAS Inaugurates Laudable Projects in Lagos, 81 Division AOR
The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated laudable projects with a view to boosting welfare of officers and soldiers in 81 Division Area of Responsibility.
These projects include the newly constructed and 81 Division Hippo Hall of Fame with an ultra-modern electronic library located at the Division headquarters complex, a block of 18 single bedroom flats transit accommodation for officers located in Abalti Barracks, a block of 15 single bedroom flats officers transit accommodation located in Bonny Cantonment, a state-of-the-arts hospital in Epe town, as well as sports complex and a jetty for the Nigerian Army Ordnance School, Epe.
In his speech, the COAS said he was specifically elated seeing the array of projects carried out so far as he thanked the Corps Commander Engineers Major General PE Eromosele for delivering a qualitative work through direct labour.
The COAS noted that the projects are in line with his command philosophy which is hinged on leadership, operational effectiveness and sound administration, stressing that the Nigerian Army under his leadership will witness more infrastructural development which will enhance troop’s welfare across the nation.
He also commended the GOC 81 Division for his positive disposition and commitment to the welfare of the troops adding that the projects would no doubt go a long way to provide the needed essentials for the troops, their families and the immediate community.
While at the Division Headquarters for the commissioning ceremony of the Hippo Hall of Fame, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Major General Obinna Ajunwa in his remarks congratulated the Chief of Army Staff on his acsension as the 23rd COAS, expressing his optimism that General Lagbaja will surely “excel” in his quest to ensure a transformed Nigerian Army.
The commissioning of the Hippo Hall of Fame was also graced by the presence of the former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General OA Ihejirika (Rtd), past 81 Division GOCs, key Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, as well as officers and personnel of 81 Division.
CHANGE OF COMMAND IN HEADQUARTERS 3 ARMOURED DIVISION AND STF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN
The handing and taking over ceremony between the outgone and incoming General Officer Commanding 3 Armoured Division (GOC) and Force Commander (FC) Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) was concluded on Saturday 8 July 2023 at the Maxwell Khobe Military Cantonment and the Special Task Force Operation SAFE HAVEN Headquarters in Jos.
In his remarks, Maj Gen AB Ibrahim lauded the commitment and effort of officers and men during the period he commanded the Division and STF and urged the incoming GOC/FC OPSH to think in and out of the box.
In his response, Maj Gen AE Abubakar appreciated the commitment and accomplishments of the outgone commander in his effort to bringing lasting peace to Plateau State.
He said he was aware of the enormous challenges ahead and assured that he was fully prepared and ready to hit the ground running as the strategic guidance recieved was clear and unambiguous on the mission at hand.
He promised to bring all his diverse experiences to bear while serving with fairness and utmost justice.
He reiterated the need for continued synergy with various stakeholders, strengthening traditional and local institutions as well as continuous interphase with the Government to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Maj Gen AE Abubakar further maintained that youth engagement would be key to achieving lasting peace while technology would also be employed to cover gaps.
He charged that his command would be bold, swift and decisive while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
The incoming GOC/FC took time to thank the Chief of Army Staff Major General TA Lagbaja for finding him worthy of the command and promised to work tirelessly in achieving the end state of the operation.
The out gone Commander Maj Gen AB Ibrahim takes over as Chief of Policy and Plans at the Army Headquarters, Abuja while Maj General AE Abubakar was posted from Headquarters 7 Division OPHK Maiduguri where he was a Sector Commander.
