COAS assures troops of Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade of improved welfare

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has counseled troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade for his or her professionalism, self-discipline and operational effectiveness in sustaining safety in Edo State.

Shaibu gave the commendation on Friday throughout his maiden operational go to to the Headquarters of 4 Brigade in Benin City, the place he additionally assured personnel of improved welfare and higher working circumstances.

Addressing the troops, the Army chief promised that preparations could be made to renovate troopers’ lodging to offer first rate and cozy residing circumstances. He additionally pledged to offer a brand new bus to handle transportation challenges dealing with the Brigade.

The COAS additional reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s dedication to making sure that personnel and their households have entry to purposeful medical amenities, together with healthcare providers for his or her youngsters.

He burdened that the welfare of troopers stays important to operational effectiveness and a significant precedence underneath his ‘Soldiers First’ agenda.

However, Shaibu urged the troops to reciprocate the Army’s dedication to their welfare by sustaining self-discipline, professionalism, loyalty and dedication to their duties.

He additionally charged them to conduct their operations inside the provisions of the legislation, respect the rights of civilians, defend harmless residents and deal firmly with legal components inside their Area of Responsibility.

The Army chief praised the 4 Brigade troops for his or her conduct, noting that their self-discipline and operational achievements had contributed considerably to restoring public confidence within the Nigerian Army.

He equally counseled the brigade commander for his management and efficient collaboration with sister safety businesses and different related stakeholders, describing such cooperation as in line with the strategic cooperation pillar of his command philosophy.

Earlier, the Commander of 4 Brigade, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, welcomed the COAS and briefed him on the safety state of affairs inside the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.

The briefing additionally coated administrative and logistical challenges affecting the formation.

Balogun expressed appreciation to the Army chief for the go to and assurances of improved welfare, whereas reaffirming the dedication of officers and troopers to sustaining operational positive aspects and strengthening present safety achievements in Edo State.

Highlights of the go to included the signing of the guests’ e book, presentation of souvenirs, a tree-planting train and group images.