The Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade and Land Component Commander Operation UDOKA, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mu’azu Abbas, has charged newly promoted soldiers of the Brigade to justify the confidence reposed in them by the Nigerian Army, describing their elevation as a direct fulfilment of the Chief of Army Staff’s (COAS) welfare-driven mandate. He gave the charge on Monday, 24 November 2025, during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted soldiers held at the 34 Artillery Brigade Parade Ground, Owerri.
In a statement, the Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Major Hashimu Sa’ad Abdullahi, said Brig Gen Abbas congratulated the beneficiaries and reminded them that the Nigerian Army under the leadership of the COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, NAM, remains committed to rewarding hard work, discipline, and professionalism. “Your promotion today is part of the COAS’ mandate to strengthen our operational readiness — I expect you to justify this confidence,” he told the troops.
According to him, the elevation of about 315 personnel across various units within the Brigade is not only a recognition of individual excellence but also a strategic effort aimed at boosting the operational capacity of 34 Artillery Brigade, especially in ongoing operations under Operation UDOKA. He urged the newly decorated soldiers to remain focused, diligent, and loyal, noting that higher ranks come with higher expectations.
The Commander further encouraged the troops to intensify their efforts in support of the 82 Division’s drive to guarantee peace and security across the South-East. He stressed that their new ranks should motivate them to demonstrate greater discipline, loyalty, and operational efficiency, particularly in ongoing operational engagements.
The ceremony also featured words of advice from senior officers, including the Chief of Staff, Colonel S.M. Ahmed; the Garrison Commander, Lieutenant Colonel J. Abuo; the Commanding Officer, 342 Artillery Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel B.B. Laah; and the Brigade RSM, Master Warrant Officer Malam Garba. Highlights of the event included the decoration of the soldiers by senior officers and family members, followed by a group photograph.
