***Pledges Continuous Sustainance Of
Operational Tempo
By Miriam Humbe
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has urged front-line troops to remain steadfast and resolute in their responsibilities in ensuring the indivisibility of the country.
The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday.
The CDS said this on Thursday during his feast with troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Sokoto State, to celebrate the Christmas.
The CDS extended appreciated the troops for their unwavering dedications and sacrifices in ensuring the safety and security of Nigeria.
He said that the dislodgement of the re-emerged Lakurawas’ terrorists from their camps in Sokoto and Kebbi States was a testament to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) commitment to resolving and combating all security challenges across the theaters of operations.
The CDS pledged the AFN’s continuous sustainance of operational tempo and posture across military deployment both home and abroad.
General Musa assured troops of necessary support and resources to carry out their tasks effectively and also encouraged troops to embrace fostering unity, understanding, and compassion in all they do.
The CDS further expressed his sincere appreciation to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, for his relentless support and the confidence reposed on him to lead members of the AFN, while reaffirming AFN unalloyed loyalty to the Constitution of the Federal Republic.
He therefore thanked the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmad Aliyu, for his support.
The CDS also took time to visit wounded and sick soldiers of 8 Division Nigeria Army, Sokoto at their hospital beds and charged troops to be vigilant, stay focused, and continue to exemplify the finest military traditions.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigeria Army and Commander, Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General I.S. Ajose in his response, described the feast as a testament to General Musa’s unflinching support and commitment to welfare, morale and operation efficiency of troops.
He commended the CDS for his several visits in three months, which he said had afforded CDS the opportunity to understand and appreciate the performances and challenges faced by troops.
Major General Ajose further said that the feast was not only an opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season but “To reflect on our collective sacrifices, achievements, and to resolve as a team”.
He saluted the troops’, courage, resilience, and professionalism that was instrumental to the successes recorded so far.
