Army restates commitment to security, welfare of corps members
The Nigerian Army has expressed its commitment to continue to prioritise the security and welfare of corps members.
The GOC, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Maj.-Gen. TA Lagbaja gave the assurance on Tuesday when the NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim paid him a courtesy visit at the Division’s Headquarters in Enugu.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Special Duties, NYSC, Alhaji Musa Abubakar, and released to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said: ” The Army has mapped out strategies toward ensuring that residents of the state, including corps members on election duties in Anambra enjoy peace and security before, during and after the exercise.”
The GOC, who noted the contributions of the NYSC to the socio-economic development of the country, also praised its role in training and mentoring youths to become responsible members of society.
He commended corps members for their invaluable services to the various units of the division, including the Command Secondary Schools in its Areas of Responsibility.
Earlier, the Director-General had expressed gratitude to the GOC for the division’s support to the NYSC, especially, with regards to the welfare and security of corps members.
Ibrahim noted with delight that the GOC personally visited the Orientation Camp in Enugu to monitor activities and consolidate the security arrangements in the facility.
He expressed commitment to further strengthen the cordial relationship between the scheme and the Nigerian Army.
The Director-General also paid a similar visit to the Commander, 82 Division Garrison, Brig.- Gen. CA Ataki.
Army restates commitment to security, welfare of corps members
( NAN)
