The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife has urged troops of the 12 brigade, Lokoja to sustain the tempo of operations and cooperation with sister security agencies and other stakeholders in order to ensure lasting peace and security within their Area of Responsibility.

Major General Nnebeife gave the charge on Tuesday when he paid an operational visit to Headquarters 12 Brigade Nigerian Army .

A statement issued on Wednesday by Lieutenant HASSAN ABDULLAHI,

Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations ,12 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Lokoja stated that during the visit,the GOC also commissioned projects executed by the Brigade in furtherance of personnel welfare and improved operational efficiency.

“During the visit, the GOC commissioned the remodeled Quarter Guard as well as three blocks of two bedroom two family semi detached Senior Non Commissioned Officers Quarters.

He also inspected the renovated National Youth Service Corps Members Lodge and expressed satisfaction with the standard of work done, commending the Brigade leadership for its deliberate focus on welfare and provision of a conducive working and living environment for troops.”

Addressing the troops, Major General Nnebeife praised the professionalism, discipline and commitment of troops of 12 Brigade.

” He charged personnel to remain loyal, disciplined and dedicated to duty while sustaining the tempo of operations and cooperation with sister security agencies and other stakeholders in order to ensure lasting peace and security within the Area of Responsibility” . Lt Abdullahi said.

The high points of the visit included planting of trees, signing of visitors book, presentation of souvenirs and group photographs.

Dignitaries present at the event included the Security Adviser to the Kogi State Government Commander Jerry Omodara Rtd, Commander Nigerian Navy Ship Lugard, Commodore AO Ojo, the Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Kogi State Command, Commander CE Aletan, members of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association and members of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Soldiers Wives Association.