By Dedeigbo Ayodeji
In line with activities of the 2020 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai, represented by the General of Nigerian Army, Maj Gen JO Irefin has distributed palliatives to its host community at Onigbongbo,Ikeja-Lagos State.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai, while distributing the items stated that he “appreciates the host community for the peaceful and cordial relationship that has existed over the years with the Nigerian Army.
COAS said the distribution of palliative came at a time they needed it most as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic which has stampid lots of business activities in the community.
Regent Chief Tajudeen Ajao Irawo in his welcome address, thanked the COAS for the kind gesture and for choosing their community for the event.”, stating that the effort of the Nigerian Army in the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry will be victorious and for those who paid the ultimate price, may their death not be in vain.
Chief Tajudeen added that the community in their own way will continue to support the Nigerian Army to succeed in their dealings.
Amongst those in attendance was the Commander 9 Brigade Brig Gen MA Etsu-Ndagi.
Speaking to the beneficiaries ,representing the Igbo Community Women in Onigbongbo ,Maryland ,Mrs. Obiangeli Anamayan, said “I really appreciate what our Military has done, in fact they have done beyond my expectations”.
