The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has reaffirmed his commitment to improving cordial relationship between the civil populace and the Nigerian Army.
Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya reaffirmed this commitment while commissioning the newly constructed 6 blocks of classrooms at Leme Bora Primary School and the renovated Nurul-Ulum Primary School undertaken by the Nigerian Army in Gembu community of Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The COAS noted that the Nigerian Army has in recent times embarked on elaborate quick-impact projects in several communities across the country with a view to providing the desired succor to the masses and to further strengthening the existing good relationship between the people and the Nigerian Army, adding that the gesture has over time significantly contributed to the Nigerian Army’s successes in containing with the multifaceted security challenges facing the nation, particularly through the non-kinetic approach.
COAS, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim, appreciated the project executor, Major General Abubakar Adamu (Retired) for the choice and quality of the projects.
While urging the good people of Taraba State to continue to support the Nigerian Army in it strives to make the state safe and secure for economic activities to strive, he appeals to the good people of Gembu to continue to remain law-abiding, peace loving and to always provide useful information to the security agencies, adding that peace brings unity and unity brings development.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs Army, Major General MG Kangye, noted that the idea of such a project is devoid of political coloration. It is to endear the Army to the people.
General Kangye further noted that the Nigerian Army has undertaken numerous similar intervention projects in all the regions of the country. He urged the people of Gembu to ensure adequate utilization of the facilities.
Earlier In his welcome remarks, the Executive Chairman, Sardauna Local Government Area, Dr Jugulde thanked the Nigerian Army for honouring Major General Adamu with a cost-effective project that will benefit many generations of the communities. He described the senior officer as a philanthropist and a detribalized Nigerian.
Also speaking at the event, the Ta’bon of Mambilla, HRM Alhaji Dr Shehu Audu Baju ll appreciated the COAS for considering the remote community worthy of benefiting from the Army intervention projects. He also applauded Major General Adamu for bringing the Nigerian Army closer to the community through the projects.
“You have sowed a seed by this project and also set a pace for others to follow,” he noted.
Describing the project, the project executor, the immediate past commander, of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, Major General Abubakar Adamu (Retired) appreciated the COAS for approving funds for the completion of the projects. He stated that education is the key to success in life.
Hence his choice to undertake the building and renovation of school facilities. General Adamu passionately urged parents to sacrifice for the educational advancement of their children.
The highpoints of the occasion were the commissioning of the projects, cultural display, and presentation of souvenirs to dignitaries. The event was also attended by the commander 6th Brigade Brig Gen Etim, principal staff officers from 3rd Division and Commanding Officer 20 Battalion as well as heads of other security agencies and illustrious sons and daughters of Gembu extraction.
