Christmas Launch: CDS Hosts Troops Of Operation Fansan Yamma, Pledges Continous Sustainance Of Operational Tempo
As a part of morale booster, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has urged front-line troops to remain steadfast and resolute in their responsibilities in ensuring the indivisibility of the country.
He made this knownl on Thursday, December 26, 2024, during his feast with troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sokoto State, to commemorate with the Christmas Day Celebration
The CDS appreciated the troops for their unwavering dedications and sacrifices in ensuring the safety and security of Nigeria. Adding that the dislodgement of the re-emerged Lakurawas’ terrorist from their Camps in Sokoto and Kebbi States is testament to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) commitment to resolving and combating all security challenges across the theaters of operations, while pledging the AFN continuous sustainance of operational tempo and posture across Military deployment both home and abroad.
A statement by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said, General Musa assured troops of necessary support and resources to carry out their tasks effectively. While encouraging troops to embrace fostering unity, understanding, and compassion in all they do.
” I want to express my sincere appreciation to His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic for his relentless support and the confidence reposed on me to lead members of the AFN. I want to also reaffirming AFN unalloyed loyalty to the Constitution of the Federal Republic.
“Similarly, i want to thanked the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, His Execellency, Dr Ahmad Aliyu, for his support to the troops, we are grateful. ”
The CDS also took time to visit wounded and sick soldiers of 8 Division Nigeria Army, Sokoto at their hospital bed. He finally charged troops to be vigilant, stay focused, and continue to exemplify the finest military traditions.
In his bresponse, the General officer Commanding 8 Division, Nigeria Army and Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General IS Ajose described the feast as a testament to General Musa’s unflinching support and commitment to troops welfare, morale and operation efficiency of troops. He commended the CDS for his several visits in 3 months, which he said has afforded CDS the opportunity to understand and appreciate the performances and challenges faced by troops.
Major General Ajose further added that the feast is not only an opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season but ” to reflect on our collective sacrifices, achievements, and to resolve as a team. Finally, he salutes troops, courage, resilience, and professionalism. According to him, that was instrumental to the successes recorded so far.
