GOC 81 Division Nigerian Army Charges Officers To Be Dedicated, Loyal To Nigeria's Security Apparatus

Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji

ABEOKUTA - The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Lawrence Fejokwu  has charged soldiers of 35 Artillery  Brigade to be dedicated and loyal in their profession as soldiers at all times.

General Fejokwu gave the charge on Tuesday when he paid a maiden  visit since assumption of office to Headquarters 35 Artillery  Brigade Nigerian Army Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State. 

The GOC urged the troops to be dedicated and loyal to constituted authority. 

He stated that illegal activities by soldiers that will put the Nigerian Army's  image in disrepute should be avoided as officer found guilty will be dismissed from the service.

According to a press statement issued in Abeokuta by the Assistant Director, Public Relations Officer, 35 Artillery Bridgade, Alamala Barracks, Captain Haruna Tagwai, the GOC further warned troops under command to avoid illegal duty, adding that negligence on duty will be dealt with squarely.

General  Fejokwu  advised the soldiers to maintain cordial relationship with other security agencies and the host community at large.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of souvenir, tree planting by the GOC, and tour of the barrack's.