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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, has warned troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Imeko, Ogun State, against harassment, extortion and all forms of misconduct, stressing that indiscipline and actions capable of tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Army will not be tolerated.
The GOC gave the warning during an operational visit to the FOB, where he assessed the troops’ operational readiness and welfare as part of his familiarisation tour of formations and units within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Major General Babalola charged the troops to remain vigilant, disciplined and professional in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, urging them to sustain the high standards expected of Nigerian Army personnel.
He commended the troops for their commitment, discipline and dedication to duty, noting that reports from the Officer Commanding the FOB, Major S.Y. Tula, as well as feedback from stakeholders in the Imeko community, attested to their professionalism and exemplary conduct.
The GOC also reminded the troops of the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy and the Nigerian Army’s Five Pillars of Professional Excellence, Sound Administration, Operational Effectiveness, Strategic Collaboration and Exemplary Leadership, urging them to align their actions with these guiding principles.
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As part of the visit, Major General Babalola paid a courtesy call on the Onimeko of Imeko, His Royal Majesty Oba Benjamin Alabi Oyeditan-Olanite, where he solicited the continued support and cooperation of the traditional institution and residents for the successful conduct of military operations in the area. He also sought feedback on the conduct of troops to ensure they continue to maintain cordial relations with the host community.
Earlier, the GOC visited the Headquarters of the 35 Artillery Brigade in Abeokuta, where he was received by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General F.O. Onu. During the visit, he inspected key operational and administrative facilities, including the 35 Artillery Brigade War Memorial.
Major General Babalola was accompanied by the Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade; the Commander, 45 Engineer Brigade; as well as other commanders and staff officers from Headquarters 81 Division.
Highlights of the visit included interactions with troops at various deployment locations, inspection of facilities, presentation of souvenirs, signing of the visitors’ book, and group photographs.
