One after the other, 58 soldiers selected from various unit of the Nigerian Army (NA) in Jos filed out to collect their prizes from the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalam Bagudu Ibrahim at Headquarters 3 Division Auditorium Jos. The presentation the GOC said was in recognition of the hard work, dedication to duty and good conduct of the soldiers.
The Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 3 Division Jos Lieutenant Colonel Ishaku Takwa said, while presenting cash gifts and brand new bicycles to the 58 Soldiers, General Abdulsalami Bagudu noted, the initiative was part of his vision to reward hard work and commitment to duty and also serve as means to motivate other personnel in the Cantonment to be more dedicated to their duty. He revealed that, it was not just hard work that earned the recipients the award but combination of hard works and character. He further maintained that character and attitude speaks volume of human personality.
General Ibrahim warned that soldiers must not be found wanting, as anybody found to be indisciplined and engaged in misconduct shall definitely face appropriate sanctioned. He urged other soldiers to continue to work hard and aspire for the next award. He also thanked the COAS for leading an exemplary leadership of always rewarding outstanding performance and hard working personal of the NA.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Chief Of Staff Headquarters 3 Division NA, Brigadier General David Kurmi appreciated the GOC/Comd OPSH for making the welfare of troops and their family members a topmost priority in the cantonment.
He urged commanders at all levels to objectively select recipients of such gifts to encourage others to aspire to achieve the feats. Brigadier General Kurmi charged the recipient to maintain the standard of discipline and dedicate more of their energy to serving the country.
The event was anchored by a group photograph with the recipients of the award for the month of April.
