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By Philip Nwosu
Nigerian Army troops of the 243 Reconnaissance (Recce) Battalion and 15 Field Engineer Regiment stationed in Badagry, Lagos State, have been charged to remain disciplined, professional and law-abiding in the discharge of their duties.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Adebayo Babalola, gave the charge on Tuesday during an operational and familiarisation visit to the units in Badagry, Lagos State. He commended the troops for the level of professionalism displayed and urged them to sustain the standard.
The GOC said ongoing reforms within the Nigerian Army were designed to enhance operational effectiveness and improve service conditions. He assured personnel that their welfare and that of their families remained a priority under the Army’s “Soldier First Culture”.
He, however, warned against harassment of law-abiding civilians, stressing the need for strict adherence to rules of engagement at all times.
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During the visit to the 243 Recce Battalion, the GOC commissioned a newly constructed bus stop at the unit’s main gate and planted a tree as part of environmental sustainability efforts. He also inspected armoured vehicles and visited the unit’s medical centre, where he interacted with personnel receiving treatment.
At the 15 Field Engineer Regiment, Topo Barracks, Babalola toured facilities including the medical centre and the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) crèche, nursery and primary school after receiving an operational briefing from the regiment’s command.
As part of his engagements in Badagry, the GOC paid a condolence visit to the palace of the late Akran of Badagry, Oba De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I, who died at the age of 89.
He described the late monarch as a promoter of culture, tourism and peace and conveyed condolences on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff.
Babalola was accompanied on the visit by formation commanders and staff officers of the division, according to a statement issued by the spokesman of the division, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya.
