By Augustine Ehikioya
For smooth operations, the Corps Commander Artillery (CCA), Major General Markus Kangye has charged troops of 35 Artillery Brigade to respect the rule of law, remain loyal and uphold the tenets of military discipline and professionalism at all times.
He made the call on Saturday, 23 September, 2023 while on familiarization visit to Headquarters 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Security Watch Africa also gathered that the CCA disclosed that high premium has been placed on the welfare of troops.
In his words “…..as soldiers of the Corps of Artillery, who are known for effective training and provision of the needed fire power support to all Nigerian Army operations, you must be disciplined, which beyond being a core value of the Nigerian Army is critical in artillery operations”
The CCA disclosed that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has “placed high premium on the welfare of troops evidenced in the recently proposed affordable housing scheme for soldiers, adding that the effort is aimed at boosting the morale of troops as well as to ensure they maintain high standard of fighting efficiency in all Nigerian Army operations across the country to rid the country of all criminal elements.”
While admonishing them to shun all forms of unprofessional conducts, fraternization with unauthorised persons especially during operations, he charged them to key into the command philosophy of the COAS which is “To transform the NA into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment nvironment”.
Major General Kangye further called on the troops to participate actively in all training activities to enhance professionalism.
The CCA equally visited 351 Artillery Regiment and was briefed on the administrative and operational activities by the Commanding Officer 351 Artillery Regiment in his office.
Highlight of the visit was presentation of souvenir, signing of visitors book, tour round the barracks and group photographs.
