The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Oluremi Ayobami Fadairo, has emphasised the importance of synergy among security agencies in the South East, just as he advocated a joint security summit involving state governors and heads of security agencies across the region.
This, according to him, will boost synergy of purpose in tackling security challenges in the region.
The GOC said this during his maiden operational tours of 13 and 14 Brigades Nigerian Army and other units and schools within the Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).
He also paid courtesy call on the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex C Otti.
The 82 Division’s acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, said in a statement on Saturday, November 29, the visit featured operational briefings, commissioning of projects, while the GzoC also addressed officers and soldiers, underscoring his unwavering commitment to professionalism, operational excellence, and troops’ welfare.
Expressing gratitude to the Governor for his consistent support to the Division and other security agencies, the GOC gave an assurance of renewed strategies aimed at consolidating past successes and rejuvenating ongoing operations.
Giving commendation to the 13 Brigade’s operational effectiveness at its Area of Responsibility (AoR) Major General Fadairo noted that the unit performance reflects the Nigerian Army’s renewed drive for professionalism and joint-force readiness. He urged the troops to keep-up the tempo.
The GOC also commissioned projects executed under the leadership of the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General M.O. Ibrahim.
These included the newly-completed General O.O. Oluyede Hall, a modern multi-purpose facility for lectures and conferences and two units of Soldiers’ Transit Accommodation quarters.
Speaking at the commissioning, Major General Fadairo lauded Brigadier General Ibrahim’s developmental initiatives, describing the projects as clear evidence of his commitment to troops’ welfare.
He urged officers to emulate such forward-thinking leadership style.
At 14 Brigade AoR, Major General Fadairo charged officers and soldiers to remain patriotic and resolute in stamping out residual criminal activities in the region.
He emphasised the need to respect and protect law-abiding citizens while working in synergy with personnel of other security agencies.
The GOC also conveyed the appreciation and commendation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General W Shaibu, to the Commander, 14 Brigade, Brigadier General H.M. Bello, and other commanders and troops within 82 Division AoR.
He praised their gallantry and achievements in degrading separatist groups and other criminal elements in the South East.
Major General Fadairo reassured the troops of the COAS’s commitment to prioritising their welfare both during service and after retirement.
He further charged them to remain loyal to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to continue giving their best for the nation.
