Commander Of 6 Brigade Decorates Newly Promoted AWO, 41 Soldiers- Charge Them On Professionalism, Discipline
The Commander 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa Chidiebere, has decorated 42 newly promoted soldiers, including an Army Warrant Officer (AWO).
The colourful ceremony was held at the Brigade’s Headquarters in Jalingo, Taraba State capital.This is contained in a press release signed by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army.
In a remark, Brigadier General Chidiebere congratulated the beneficiaries on their well-deserved elevation, describing himself as “fortunate” to have such a significant number of personnel promoted under his command. While appreciating the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General W Shaibu, for the privilege, he urged the newly decorated soldiers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility.
He emphasised dedication, professionalism, respect for human rights, and the protection of lives and property as essential virtues expected of every soldier on operations.
The Commander warned against arrogance in service, stressing that “arrogance destroys soldiers,” and encouraged the troops to embrace humility, discipline, and unwavering commitment in the discharge of their duties.
Responding on behalf of the newly promoted personnel, Army Warrant Officer, Anekwe Livinus expressed profound gratitude to the Nigerian Army for the opportunity to advance in their careers.
He assured the military leadership of their continued loyalty, discipline, and dedication to duty.
He also appreciated the Brigade Commander for his exemplary leadership, pledging that the soldiers would remain worthy ambassadors of the Nigerian Army wherever they are deployed.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Chairman of the Jalingo Local Government Council, Hon. Nuru Dantsoho; the Director of the State Security Service (DSS), Mr Victor Edet; and the Commandant of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Mr Bako Amos Gambo.
Others included representatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The ceremony concluded with group photographs and expressions of goodwill to the newly promoted personnel as they assumed higher responsibilities in service to the nation.Sani Sulaiman
