His Excellency Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Executive Governor of Borno State, has vowed to back the armed forces in their fight against the Boko Haram rebels, who uphold brutal rules that are contrary to Islam and humanity. On Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the joint Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI and 7 Division Nigerian Army Social Activities, the Governor, who was represented by Acting Head of Service Barrister Mallam Fannami, made this remark (NASA).
The Borno State Governor claimed that the actions of the military in OPHK had created the supportive environment and infrastructure necessary for the state government’s operations to flourish. While expressing gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his support and dedication in the war against insurgency. He also thanked Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), for his perseverance and resolve in addressing the many security issues facing the country, and he urged all troops not to give up until Borno State and the entire country were secure.
The NASA that was celebrated in Borno is a long-standing tradition that the Nigerian Army has carried on since the pre-colonial era of the Second World War, according to the Theatre Commander (TC), Major General Christopher Musa, during which indigenous Nigerian Army personnel celebrate their cultural heritage at the end of each year in a setting that promotes esprit-de-corps. He continued by saying that the occasion draws officers, troops, families, and local residents together to rejoice and socialize, particularly in the North East, where extraordinary victories have just been documented.
Recognizing all of the efforts made in OPHK, the TC emphasized that all of the victories during that time were made possible by the tenacity and dedication of all officers and troops as well as the enormous assistance from the federal and state governments in providing all of the resources required to fight the insurgents. In light of this, he conveyed his unfinished gratitude to the C-in-C for giving him the chance to serve as the TC, the service chiefs for their excellent assistance in the Theater, and also for their trust in him to carry the flag this far.
Major General Waidi Shaibu, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK, made reference to the proverb “A people without the knowledge of their past, origin, and culture is like a tree without a root” during his closing remarks and stated that the Army way of life and the nature of our work require soldiers to spend long stretches of time away from home. Therefore, NASA provides a chance for people to get back in touch with their customs and culture. Because of this, the combined HQ JTF (NE) OPHK and 7 Division NASA is a good place for officers, soldiers, families, and friends to unwind, express gratitude to God for getting us through the previous year despite all the difficulties we may have encountered, and to get ready for the tasks that will be ahead in this new year 2023.
The tug of war between the spouses of the soldiers from the 212 battalion and the 333 Artillery Regiment, comical entertainment, musical performance, the distribution of souvenirs, buffets, and the lighting of the burning fire to mark the conclusion of the event served as the event’s high points.
The Shehu of Borno was ably represented by Lieutenant Commander Kyari (rtd), the Zanna Dashimma of Borno State, the Theatre Commander of OPHK, Major General CG Musa, the Deputy Theatre Commander, Major General MS Ahmed, GOC 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK, Major General W Shaibu, Component Commanders of OPHK, Formations, and Unified Commands were among the dignitaries present.