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Nigerian Army Conducts Environmental Sanitation in Rivers Communities

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As part of the Nigerian Army's 162nd anniversary celebration, the 6 Division conducted an environmental sanitation exercise in Igwuruta-Etche road in Etche LGA and Elele community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The sanitation exercise aimed to create awareness and improve civil-military relations efforts. The event was marked by speeches from senior military officers, including General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, and Commanding Officer, 5 Battalion and Cantonment, Elele, Lt. Col. Isaac Gbenga Fashona.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Army's 162nd anniversary celebration includes a series of activities, including Jumat prayer, interdenominational service, medical outreach, and a grand finale in Kaduna on Sunday next week.
  • The sanitation exercise in Igwuruta-Etche road and Elele community was part of the army's efforts to improve civil-military relations and create awareness among the local communities.
  • Lt. Col. Fashona emphasized that the army's actions are in line with their celebration and appreciation for the host community's hospitality.
  • The army's environmental sanitation was seen as a way to give back to the host community and express gratitude for their cooperation in providing human intelligence.
  • A trader in Elele community, Nkiruka, expressed appreciation for the sanitation exercise, praising the army for making the environment sparkling clean and healthy.

Statistics:

  • The Nigerian Army's 162nd anniversary celebration is a series of activities lined up to commemorate the day, including Jumat prayer, interdenominational service, medical outreach, and a grand finale in Kaduna.
  • The sanitation exercise was conducted in two locations: Igwuruta-Etche road in Etche LGA and Elele community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
  • The total number of soldiers and personnel involved in the sanitation exercise was not specified.
  • The event was led by senior military officers, including General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, and Commanding Officer, 5 Battalion and Cantonment, Elele, Lt. Col. Isaac Gbenga Fashona.
  • The sanitation exercise was described as "mind-blowing" and "first of its kind" by Nkiruka, a trader in Elele community.

Sources:

  • An unspecified source, citing Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division
  • Lt. Col. Isaac Gbenga Fashona, Commanding Officer, 5 Battalion and Cantonment, Elele
  • Lt. Col. Isah Ahmed Almakura, Commanding Officer, 343 Artillery Regiment, Elele
  • Nkiruka, a trader in Elele community

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