By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured the House of Representatives of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustain a fierce onslaught against terrorists, insurgents, kidnappers and criminal elements across the federation.
Gen Lagbaja, expressed this commitment, when the Chairman of, House of Representatives Committee on Army, Hon. Abdullahi Mamudu, led members of the Committee on a maiden familiarization visit to the Army Headquarters, in Abuja.
The COAS, while pointing out that the nation is currently facing myriads of security challenges, assured of the Nigerian Army’s determination to continue to expand its frontier of peace and stability across the country, by boldly confronting emerging security challenges in all the geopolitical zones.
He further expressed the readiness of the Nigerian Army (NA), to partner the law-making organ of the country in the discharge of its constitutional roles and the current operational efforts to stamp out insecurity in the country.
The COAS also appreciated the Committee for its positive disposition in supporting the NA.
He stressed that the support has propelled the NA in the conduct of its operations, training and other activities.
Gen Lagbaja, equally noted that the NA is satisfied with the feedback from the committee, maintaining that it has facilitated the redefining of ongoing operations of the NA.
In his remark, the Chairman of, House of Representatives Committee on Army, Hon. Abdullahi Mamudu, pledged the support of the Parliament to the Nigerian Army in its effort to achieve its constitutional mandate to protect Nigeria’s vital national interest of defending her territorial integrity and guaranteeing security in the country.
Hon. Abdullahi appreciated the effort of the Nigerian Army in checkmating fledgling security challenges in the country.
The lawmakers, who were briefed on the operational and administrative activities of the Nigerian Army, admitted that the Service is confronted with daunting challenges and pledged to provide requisite support to enhance its capabilities.
