Amry provides welfare to troops towards 2019 elections

THE Nigerian Army has restated its determination to remain non-partisan ahead of the 2019 general election.

The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Major-General Jamil Sarham, made this remark while inaugurating a 200hp gunboat for troops of Sector 3, Operation Delta Safe, in Ogoloma, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Sarham, who also launched a 25-bed space transit accommodation for soldiers, cautioned operatives of the security outfit to continue to be professional in carrying out their duties and remain neutral.

He promised that the Nigerian Army would ensure the existence of a peaceful environment conducive for the conduct of the forthcoming general election.

“Let me say here that as the election year of 2019 approaches, Nigerian Army must be apolitical and non-partisan, but will provide a peaceful environment for the election. Soldiers must be non-partisan at all times,” the GOC stressed.

Sarham hailed the contribution of the Sector 3 Commander of OPDS, Colonel Ismail Oloyede, towards the welfare of troops by ensuring the building and completion of the 25-bed space transit accommodation.

He said, “If you want troops to operate optimally, welfare is important. If you are not selfish, you must always have the wellbeing and welfare of your troops in mind and I think Oloyede understood this. I congratulate you, commend you and as well spur you to do more.

“To the troops, it is often said that to whom much is given, much is expected. There is a need to pay back by performing more and be more dedicated in order to meet up with our mandate.”

In his remarks, the Sector 3 Commander of Operation Delta Safe, Colonel Ismail Oloyede, said he was determined to add value and improve extant structures handed over to him.

Oloyede explained that such commitment was aimed at boosting the morale of soldiers and leaving an enduring legacy that could inspire his successors.

“The purpose of our gathering here today is to launch a 25-beds pace accommodation for personnel of OPDS on transit to or from their various locations, additional to existing 4-bedroom accommodation I took over from my predecessor.

“It is pertinent to mention that the structure was conceptualised and completed in the space of eight months without any external financial support.

“I have also single-handedly sponsored the fabrication and building of 200 horsepower gunboat to enhance the capacity of the Sector and OPDS as a whole,” the Sector 3 Commander of Operation Delta Safe added.

Source: PUNCH