Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has assured that the welfare of the Nigerian Army and their families will continue to receive adequate attention.
Gatekeepers News reports that he gave the assurance in his goodwill message to officers, soldiers and their families on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration 2021, on Monday in Abuja.
He said hospital facilities and services are being improved upon, adding that he is determined to ensure the healthcare of personnel and their families both within and outside the Country.
“Those wounded in action will be adequately treated and their requirements such as wheelchairs, prothesis and other special vocational training will be provided.
“To our colleagues who have paid the supreme price, we shall continue to do our best to ensure the comfort of their families, through prompt payment of all their entitlements, including medical bills and school sponsorship of their children,” Yahaya said.
The COAS said the Nigerian Army would remain focused in tackling the myriad of security challenges bedevilling the country.
He said that Eid-el-Kabir festival highlighted the virtues of loyalty, obedience and sacrifice which were the hallmark of professional soldiering.
COAS said, “Eid Festival, therefore, provides a unique opportunity for us to reflect and redouble our efforts towards fulfilling our constitutional roles of defeating our adversaries and defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
“No doubt, the Nation is faced with myriads of security challenges, the Nigerian Army has so far lived up to expectations and will continue to remain focused in tackling these challenges.
“I, therefore, wish to specifically recognise and appreciate the immense sacrifices of our troops in Operations Hadin Kai, Hadarin Daji, Thunder Strike, Whirl Stroke and all other operations the Army is engaged within and outside the country.
“Let me use this opportunity to once again pay special tributes to our colleagues who have paid the supreme price in the defence of our Fatherland. May their gentle souls rest in peace, a web.”
COAS further commended the officers and soldiers for their gallantry and urged them to keep up the good works, ensure synergy with other services, security agencies and all stakeholders.
He also urged them to remain apolitical and continue to discharge their duties professionally in the defence of the nation and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
