Nigerian Army's Maj. Gen. Mahmuda Urges Troop Professionalism
Maj. Gen. Auwalu Mahmuda, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, visited the newly established Headquarters 7 Brigade in Oyo and 137 Battalion in Ile-Ife, Osun State, to ensure their effective commencement. During this visit, he warned the troops against unprofessional conduct and stressed the importance of discipline and proactive duty execution.
The Acting Deputy Director of 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, reported that Mahmuda highlighted the need for troops to protect the image of the Nigerian Army and maintain good civil-military relations with local communities. He also noted that the establishment of these new formations aims to address contemporary security challenges.
Mahmuda reiterated that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, expects exemplary conduct from the troops. Community leaders in Ile-Ife expressed gratitude for the establishment of the 137 Battalion.
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