Nigerian Army promotes103 soldiers in Onitsha

Onitsha (Anambra) – The Nigerian Army has promoted 103 soldiers of the 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha in Anambra.

Decorating the newly promoted soldiers on Monday, the Commander of the regiment, Col. Jubrin Fagge, said that the promotion was meant to spur them to duty.

Fagge called on the soldiers to maintain professionalism by being loyal to their supervisors and officers.

He said “I am happy and delighted for this great gesture the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu did for the regiment.

“The regiment assures the COAS and GOC that the soldiers would be up and doing and would not let them down.

“The soldiers should remember that promotion comes with added responsibility and re-dedication to duty, as well as greater need for them to follow strictly the instructions of officers placed over them.’’

The commander advised the promoted soldiers to take care of their families “because the promotion goes with increase in salaries and as such, your families should enjoy part of it.’’

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Hosea Karma, who was special guest at the occasion, also advised the soldiers not to attach themselves to duties not assigned to them.

Karma urged them to be responsible, especially in the line of duty.

He added that “wherever you find yourself; be careful; so that you do not get yourself entangled in what does not follow your professional calling as a trained soldier.’’

Sgt. Taminu Mohammed, one of the promoted soldiers, said that the promotion had uplifted his morale to contribute more to the Nigerian Army. (NAN)

- Vanguard News