NADCEL 2024: Pray for military, Lagbaja urges Nigerians
From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the Armed Forces of Nigeria to overcome the insecurity bedeviling the nation.
Lagbaja has also called on Nigerians to provide useful and timely information to the military to boost its operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal groups terrorising the country.
The COAS made the call at the Jumaâat service held to kick start activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2024.
Muslim faithful converged on the Guards Brigade Mosque, Mambila Barracks, Asokoro in Abuja to observe the special Jumaâat prayers.
Speaking at the event, Lagbaja, disclosed that the Jumaâat was essential to thank the Almighty Allah for the successes and progress of the NA in the past 161 years of its existence and to further pray for peace and unity of Nigeria.
Represented by the Director General Land Forced Simulation Centre, Major General Usman Yusuf, the COAS, explained that the Jumaâat was significant to seek the blessings of Allah for continuous success in all NA engagements. He urged all personnel to remain loyal, steadfast, and disciplined as they carry out their constitutional responsibilities.
During the prayers, the Chief Imam, Guards Brigade Mosque, Captain Salisu Musa, offered special prayers for the nation and the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He also offered special prayers for the leaders of the country and personnel of the NA.
Present at the special Jumaâat prayers were the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army) Maj Gen Abdulsalami Ibrahim, Chief of Transformation and Innovation Maj Gen Zakari Abubakar, Director Plans (DAPP) Maj Gen Farouk Mijinyawa, Provost Marshall (Army) Brig Gen Abubakar Garba among other senior officers, soldiers and their families.
