The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has paid an operational visit to 401 Special Forces Brigade Makurdi, Benue State, as part of his working tour of the Nigerian Army (NA) formations and units across the country on thursday, 30th November 2023.
According to a signed Statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA, the duty tour enabled the Army Chief to assess the combat readiness of the troops in effort to reinvigorate ongoing operations in order to effectively mitigate security challenges experienced across the country.
While addressing the troops, Gen Lagbaja expressed appreciation for the troops sacrificial service to the nation and urged them to continue to give their best to maintain the peace and stability of the nation.
He further charged the troops to remain disciplined and professional while discharging their constitutional responsibilities ties.
During the visit, Gen Lagbaja commissioned a 7.5 kilometre Road project constructed by the Nigerian Army Engineers in the Joe Akahan Military Cantonment to improve the barracks infrastructure.
The Army Chief urged the Barracks community to cherish and maintain the road, as the NA strives to provide more infrastructure and social amenities to bring succor to soldiers and their families.
