24th September, 2023
By Adejoke Adeleye/ Ogun
The Corps Commander Artillery (CCA) Major General Markus Kangye has charged troops of the Nigerian Army that there is no acceptable excuse not to end terrorism, kidnapping and other crimes in the country for the overall well-being of the people.
The Artillery Commander said this while addressing the troops during a familiarization visit to the Headquarters of 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
He charged the troops to respect the rule of law, remain loyal and uphold the tenets of military discipline and professionalism at all times.
He further told the troops and the officers that the Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, placed a high premium on the welfare of troops and had therefore proposed an affordable housing scheme programme for soldiers to boost their morale as well as to ensure they maintain high standard of fighting efficiency in all operations in order to get rid of all criminal elements in the country.
He also admonished them to shun all forms of unprofessional conduct and fraternization with unauthorized persons that will bring unrest in society.
In his words “As soldiers of Artillery, who are known for discipline, effective training and provision of the needed firepower support to all Nigerian Army operations, you need to be disciplined, which is among the core values of the Nigerian Army.
“Shun all forms of unprofessional conducts, fraternizing with unauthorised persons, especially during operations, that will bring unrest in the society and key into the command philosophy of the COAS, which is to transform the Nigeria Army into a well-trained, Equipped and Highly Motivated Force Towards Achieving our Constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint Environment”.
General Kangye further called on the troops to participate actively in all strata of training to enhance professionalism.
The CCA was welcomed by the commander of 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu.
Among the CCA’s entourage were the Acting Deputy Chief of Staff Training and Operations Headquarters NACA, Lt Col KI Babakura; Commanding Officer, Medical Inspection Room, NACA, Lt Col FM Okolo amongst others.