By Onuminya Ochowechi In Sokoto
The General Officer Commanding 8 Division , Sokoto Maj General Uwem Bassey has lauded Nigerian Army for their resilence and doggedness in fighting terrorists and insurgents in the country.
Uwem stated this on Friday in an ocassion to mark Nigerian Army’s Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2022, represented by the chief of staff 8 Division Brigadier General Muhammad Aminu Abdullahi , Uwem stressed that Nigerians Army had achieved alot towards ensuring peace and transquility in the land in collaboration with other security forces and promised to sustain the tempo despite all odds.
He further disclosed that the weeklong annual event line up to commemorate NADCEL 2022 would be used to reflect the performance of Nigerian Army as well as project Nigerian Army as important symbol of national power, unity, integration and development.
” It is noteworthy to state that the Nigerian Army over the years has performed exceedingly in these regard and has contributed immensely to a united , peaceful and secure Nigeria he said.
” Today activity herald the beginning of activities for Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2022 as it will create an opportunity to show case the doggedness and unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army’s personnel in the face of daunting security challenges he added.
He said the Nigerian Army uses the celebration as a medium to reflect on its performances in previous year for effective projections in doing this lessons are being drawn from numerous operational activities of the Nigerian Army amidst daunting security challenges perculiar to each region of the country.
Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) is an annual event which was first celebrated on 6th, July , 1978 in solemn remembrance of that historic moment of first shot released on 6 July , 1967 marking the commencement of the country’s 30 months civil war.
The event equally celebrated to bring to knowledge of all Nigerian Army personnel and indeed all Nigerians that the war was an unfortunate tragedy and reconciliation afterwards should be instrumental to strengthening our national unity.
At Jumaat Mosque the Imam at Ginginya Barack Leutinant Abubakar Ahmad took time to pray for the troops in war front.
He maintained that it is only Almighty Allah that can guarantee victory .
He noted that the troops are on the side of the people who don’t want the country to be over run by insurgents and terrorists.