The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian Army personnel and their families.
In a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Chief described welfare as the number one pillar upon which saound administration rests in his Command Philosophy.
According to him, this is part of efforts to boost troops’ morale and fighting spirit
The Army Chief stated this while addressing troops and their families at the Nigerian Army Finance Corps West African Social Activities (WASA) marking end of the year 2023, at the Headquarters Command Finance Office Parade Ground, Arakan Barracks, Apapa in Lagos state.
He reassured troops that their welfare tops the priority of his agenda for the NA and pledges that he will not fail to improve troops’ welfare at every opportunity.
General Lagbaja urged the troops to be on the lookout as more efforts to improve the standard of living accommodation across NA’s barracks and cantonments will become more visible in the new year.
He also promised to work in consonance with Mr President’s stringent financial measures to curb wastage in order to revamp the country’s ailing economy.
According to the Army Chief, “We hope to achieve this, despite budgetary constraints, through prudent management of available resources.
“I assure you that irrespective of the belt-tightening measures that government policies may require, the Army Headquarters will continue to invest in programs and initiatives that will enhance your welfare and well-being”, the COAS said.
In a remark, the Chief of Account and Budget (Army), Major General Adetokunbo Fayemiwo expressed appreciation to the COAS for providing the requisite support to the Corps, through enhancement of capacities of its personnel.
He described WASA as an opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of diverse tribes and tongues from the six Geo Political Zones of the country and a platform for officers and soldiers to unwind after a very busy and tasking year.
General Fayemiwo gave assurance that the Corps would continue to support the COAS in achieving his goals for the NA through efficient and prudent fiscal management. He equally assured the COAS of the unalloyed loyalty and cooperation of officers and soldiers of the Corps.
The Nigerian Army Finance Corps had earlier honoured nine of its senior officers in a Pulling Out Parade organized to honour retired and senior officers of the Corps on Friday 12 January 2023.
