Theatre Commander, Northeast Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Wahidi Shuabu, has charged 22 newly promoted military officers to tackle Boko Haram insurgency and other security challenges in the country.
Maj.-Gen. Shuabu, while addressing the officers at Maimalari Barracks, Maiduguri, said the security challenges facing the country were multifaceted. “You must prepare yourselves to contribute to bringing these challenges under control,” he said.
He advised the officers to support their commands, build their resumes, and make a name for themselves as staff officers. Maj.-Gen. Shuabu emphasised the correlation between job performance and promotion.
The officers, promoted to the ranks of Brigadier General, Navy Commodore, and Colonel, were honoured for their outstanding performance in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, represented by Permanent Secretary, Government House, Barr. Mustapha Busugurma congratulated the newly promoted officers and assured the military of the state government’s continued support in the fight against insurgency.
Brig.-Gen. Alamin Ibrahim thanked President Bola Tinubu, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede and Maj.-Gen. Wahidi Shuabu for the elevation.
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