COAS tours 6 Division, reiterates commitment to troops’ welfare

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday reassured officers and soldiers of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, that their welfare remains a key priority of his leadership.

The assurance was given during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of 6 Division at the Port Harcourt Barracks, Rivers State, where he addressed troops at the 29 Battalion Parade Ground.

Lieutenant General Shaibu said his ongoing tour of formations and units across the country was aimed at gaining firsthand insight into operational readiness and the challenges facing personnel. He noted that concrete steps were being taken to address identified gaps, stressing that the wellbeing of officers, soldiers and their families was central to his command agenda.

He urged troops of the Division to sustain professionalism in the discharge of their duties, particularly in the protection of critical national infrastructure, while calling for continued discipline, commitment and dedication in line with the Army’s mandate in the Niger Delta Region.

The Army Chief also emphasised the importance of sustained security operations to support increased oil production in the region, charging the troops to remain focused on achieving the objectives of his command philosophy.

Earlier, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, briefed the COAS on the Division’s operational activities across the Niger Delta. He also conducted him around ongoing projects within the barracks and reaffirmed the Division’s commitment to the effective implementation of the COAS’ command vision.

Highlights of the visit included a symbolic tree-planting exercise by the COAS and accompanying Principal Staff Officers, as well as an interactive session with officers and soldiers, during which he further reiterated his commitment to their welfare.

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