Borno State Government Commends Military
By Bintu Jidda
Kanempress
16th January 2023
The Northeast state of Borno State, Nigeria has expressed its determination to continue supporting the military in curbing Boko Haram insurgents.
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, stated that Boko Haram who believes in violent laws are alien to Islam and humanity.
Governor Zulum was represented by the Acting Head of Service, Barrister Mallam Fannami, who in Maimalari Cantonment spoke at the occasion of the combined Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI and 7 Division Nigerian Army Social Activities, NASA.
The Governor said that the efforts of troops in Operation HADIN KAI had provided the enabling environment and support upon which the state government activities are thriving.
Governor Zulum thanked the President Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari for his support and commitments towards the fight against insurgency.
Governor Zulum also expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya for his doggedness and resoluteness in curbing the myriads of security challenges confronting Nigeria and charged all troops not to relent in their efforts until Borno State and the entire nation is secured.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Theatre Commander (TC) Major General Christopher Musa said the NASA is an age long tradition inherited by the Nigerian Army from the precolonial era in the second world war during which indigenous NA personnel celebrate their cultural heritage at the end of every year in a conducive atmosphere to foster esprit-de-corps.
General Musa said further that the event brings together officers, soldiers, families and members of host communities together to celebrate and socialise especially, here in the North East where unprecedented successes has been recorded in the recent past.
The Theatre Commander reiterated that all successes recorded within the period were made possible through the resilient and commitment of all officers, troops as well as the massive support from the federal and state government in providing all the necessary resources to combat the insurgents.
He expressed appreciation to President Buhari for the opportunity to serve as the TC, the service chiefs for their outstanding support in the Theatre and also the confidence reposed in him to fly the flag this far.
In his closing remarks, the General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK, Major General Waidi Shaibu said “A people without the knowledge of their past, origin and culture is like a tree without a root”pointing out that the Army way of life and nature of our job see soldiers being away from home for extended period of time at a long stretch.
The combined HQ JTF (NE) OPHK and 7 Division NASA is a viable forum for officers, soldiers, families and friends to show gratitude to God for surviving the past years despite challenges faced and to prepare for the tasks ahead in the new year 2023.
Cultural display were done by various traditional groups, tug of war between the soldiers wives of 212 battalion and 333 Artillery Regiment, Comical entertainment, musical performance, presentation of souvenirs, buffets, and the lighting up of the camp.
