By Mariam Sanni
Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of 6 Division to carry out their duties professionally and ensure increased oil production in the Niger Delta Region through sustained security operations.
According to a statement issued by the Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, Colonel Apollonia Anele, the COAS, who gave the charge yesterday, also charged troops to continue to discharge their responsibilities and protect critical national infrastructure.
Shaibu, while addressing troops of the Division during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, 6 Division, Port Harcourt Barracks, Rivers State, reassured officers and soldiers that their welfare remains a top priority of his command.
The army chief said since his assumption of command, he has visited various formations and units to obtain firsthand information on their operational readiness and reassess their challenges.
He added that deliberate steps are being taken to address these challenges, assuring personnel that he places high premium on the welfare of officers, soldiers and their families.
“The COAS charged troops of the Division to continue to discharge their responsibilities in protecting critical national infrastructure
“He called on them to carry out their duties professionally and ensure increased oil production in the Niger Delta region through sustained security operations,” the statement said.
He urged them to remain disciplined, committed and dedicated to the realisation of the Division’s mandate in the pursuit of his command philosophy.
The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 6 Division, Major-General Emmanuel Emekah, briefed the COAS on the activities of the Division.
The GOC also took the COAS on a tour of ongoing projects within the barracks and reaffirmed the Division’s commitment to achieve the COAS command philosophy.
