The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has been commended for his dedication to enhance security in Nigeria.
President of the National Consensus Movement of Nigeria, Dr. Awwal Aliyu Abdullahi, who praised Oluyede’s commitment to restoring peace in the country, also said that his leadership has brought significant positive change to the Nigerian Army, with notable achievements in enhancing security capacity, infrastructure, training, equipping, and administration.
Abdullahi said that the Army chief has also established stronger civil-military cooperation, inter-agency, and inter-governmental engagement to tackle crime and criminalities in the country.
Abdullahi said: ‘His efforts have boosted the morale of troops and enhanced patriotism and nationalism. The Nigerian Army, under his leadership, indicates aggressive development, behavioural and tactical changes in the fight against insecurity.
‘The CoAS has prioritised the welfare of Army personnel, approving infrastructural interventions across the Army formations and barracks, training, equipping Army operational bases, and enhancing welfare packages for personnel and their families.
‘General Oluyede’s visit to Jos and Benue State demonstrates his proactive approach to addressing security challenges. He met with field commanders to discuss strategies and boost morale, and visited affected communities to reassure residents of the Army’s commitment to their safety’.
He urged all citizens to support the CoAS and the Nigerian Army in their quest to restore peace and security. ‘We are confident that under his leadership, the Nigerian Army will continue to make significant contributions to enhancing security in Nigeria’, Abdullahi said.
