By Miriam Humbe
The Military Assistant to the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, former Major Shuaibu Mohammad, has been decorated with his new rank of a Lieutenant Colonel.
Caroline Embu, the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday.
The decoration was jointly performed by Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu and the wife of the Military Assistant, Mrs Hauwa Muhammad, at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
General Nafiu described his Military Assistant as a diligent officer who has lived up to expectations.
While congratulating Lt Col Muhammad on his new rank, the Director General said that promotion comes from God and is also based on hardwork, while it is attached with additional responsibilities.
He urged Lt Col Muhammad to brace up for higher responsibilities and prayed for subsequent promotions to come with ease, greater fun fair and honour.
In his remarks, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad appreciated the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu for finding him worthy of elevation to the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel.
He said the promotion was a call to greater responsibility, loyalty and dedication to the Nigerian Army and the nation in general.
Muhammad added that it would also encourage him to renew his commitment, discipline, loyalty and dedication to service.
He appreciated the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, for his leadership, mentorship, professional direction, encouragement and guidance.
He equally applauded the NYSC Management and Staff for their continued support to him as the Military Assistant to the NYSC Director General.
In his opening remarks, the Acting Director, Special Duties Department, Mr George Mfongang, said the decoration was an evidence of sacrifice, recognition of years of hardwork, discipline and service.
