…as new COAS unveils Plans for Nigerian Army
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate to confirm the appointment of Major General Farouk Yahaya, as the Chief of Army Staff.
Buhari, in a letter to the President of the Senate, urged the federal lawmakers to give his request, expeditiously
Meanwhile, the new Chief of Army Staff has unveiled his plan and mission for the Nigeria Army.
Yahaya while addressing the Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders of the Nigeria Army in Abuja said his mission is to lead “A Professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Missions within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria”.
The Army chief said his vision is channeled towards defeating all security challenges presently confronting the Nigerian Nation in collaboration with sister services and other security agencies.
Yahaya assured that he would command the Army to win all land battles in “defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria, protect her national interests and accomplish assigned tasks in aid of civil authority among other responsibilities”.
While promising to continue on the good footprints of the late former COAS, Yahaya described the late COAS as a big brother, a brilliant officer and a mentor as well as a guardian who has shown exemplary leadership in his brief stay in office.
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