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Nigerian Army Chief Commends Resilience and Sacrifices of Troops in Cross River State

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Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has expressed appreciation and gratitude to the officers and soldiers of 130 Battalion and 341 Artillery Regiment in Ogoja, Cross River State, for their unwavering commitment to national security. During his operational visit to Godwin Ally Barracks, Oluyede commended the troops for their resilience and sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of providing better living and working conditions for personnel. The COAS also highlighted ongoing efforts to revamp schools in the barracks, renovate dilapidated accommodations, and provide new uniforms and military kits to enhance operational readiness and morale.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lieutenant General Oluyede has invested significant resources to revamp schools in barracks to provide first-class education for soldiers' children and wards.
  • The Nigerian Army chief has directed the immediate renovation of dilapidated accommodations to improve the living conditions of soldiers and their families.
  • The COAS has emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of discipline and professionalism, fostering synergy with sister security agencies and host communities.
  • The recent increase in Ration Cash Allowance has enabled commanders to provide better feeding for soldiers.
  • The COAS has informed soldiers of ongoing efforts to provide new sets of uniforms and essential military kits to enhance operational readiness and morale.
  • The visit formed part of Oluyede's assessment tour of Nigerian Army formations and units under the 82 Division Area of Operational Responsibility.

Statistics:

  • The COAS has invested significant resources to revamp schools in barracks.
  • The renovation of dilapidated accommodations has been directed by the COAS.
  • The Ration Cash Allowance has been increased to enable commanders to provide better feeding for soldiers.
  • The new sets of uniforms and military kits will be provided to all Nigerian Army personnel.

Sources:

  • Director of Army Public Relations, Lt-Col Appolonia Anele, quoted in the statement by the Army Public Relations.

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