By Precious Igbonwelundu
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Maj.-Gen Olu Irefin has appealed to officers and soldiers of the command to show love and unite against enemies of the country.
He spoke at the division’s Christmas carol of nine lessons held at Ikoyi, Lagos.
Irefin who also hosted his officers to Christmas dinner in celebration of the successes recorded by the division this year, congratulated them for emerging second at the Nigerian Army’s (NA) Small Arms Competition.
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According to Irefin, the division was also thankful for the promotion of its personnel including the historic elevation of 60 Warrant Officers (WO) to Master Warrant Officers (MWO) within the year.
“For us in 81 Division, the year has been a very successful one and we are indeed grateful to the almighty God for his blessings, protection, guidance and wisdom to proceed in everything we do. We thank the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Brutal for all the support he has given the division to succeed including various accommodations in all the barracks and operations/exercises.
“As we speak, Exercise Crocodile Smile IV is ongoing and a lot of resources have been committed to it courtesy of the COAS. Having done all these for us, a lot is expected as we move into thr new year.
“We must prepare our minds to be loyal, re-energise and dedicate ourselves to service of the country. We must remain apolitical and do that which we must do to make everyone within our area happy and this country at peace. That is the oath we have taken,” he said.
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