We will destroy insurgency with commitment, prayer and determination-COAS
For the first time in the one hundred and fifty eight years of the Nigerian Army existence, a Muslim Chief of Army Staff graced the reception after the Church service to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL)
The Chief of Amry Staff (COAS), Major General Farouk Yahaya said the Nigerian Army will not relent on the war against insurgency, with determination, prayer and commitment.
The COAS made this statement at the interdenominational church service at Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja on Sunday to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL)
Maj. Gen. Yahaya enjoined the military to always thank God for their successes and pray for more blessings. He also said that as part of the celebrations for NADCEL the Army would be holding a medical outreach tomorrow in Abuja and the event will be capped with the Chief of Army Staff Awards on Tuesday.
Col.(Ven) I. G Mairiga, the Director Chaplain Services Protestant who gave the sermon said “It is not life that matters but what we do with life that matters” He encouraged fellow military personnel to be dedicated whether they’re being encouraged or not.
The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs Major General Anthony B Omozoje who gave the vote of thanks said the significance of the NADCEL was to celebrate the sacrifices of the forebears of the Army. He also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his support towards the army.
The service which took place at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja was graced by families and friends of the army.
