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Awujale of Ijebuland Advocates for Ijebu Youth to Join Nigerian Army As COAS Commissions Projects in Ogun

The Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona has encouraged the Ijebu youth to join the Nigerian Army to serve their fatherland.Oba Adetona gave this advise when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja paid him a courtesy visit at his palace after commissioning the remodeled Headquarters 12 Field Engineer Regiment (12 FER) at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Oba Adetona, who described Nigeria as a beautiful country with enormous potential, urged the COAS to uphold truth and sincerity in his command of the NA in order to take it to greater height. The royal father presented a book he authored, titled "Awujale: The Autobiography of Alaiyeluwa Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II" for the NA Library. While in Ijebu-Ode, the Gen Lagbaja informed the royal father that troops of the Nigerian Army conduct operations along the interchange between Ijebu-Ode and other parts of the south west. He thanked the Awujale for mobilizing support for the troops in the conduct of their operations.Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu  in a press statement signed noted that the COAS while commissioning a project executed by the Commanding Officer of the unit, Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Enias inaugurated on Tuesday 2 September 2024 during the COAS' operational cum working tour to 81 Division Area of Responsibility.Speaking at the commissioning, the COAS who noted that one of the essential beams of his Command philosophy is "Sound Administration", averred that to drive home his Command philosophy, the Nigerian Army (NA) leadership has embarked on comprehensive renovation of barracks to provide conducive working and living conditions for personnel and their families. He clarified that he has focused on ensuring befitting accommodation and office space, as well as other critical barracks infrastructures. He expressed delight that the values of his Command Philosophy is trickling down to the low wrung of command and administration in the NA as witnessed in 12 FER. He lauded the Commander Corps of Engineers Maj Gen Philip Eromosele for leading the Army Engineers in the right direction.Early in his welcome remarks, the Commanding Officer 12 FER, Lt Col Alfred Enias had said the occasion marks a milestone in the history of the Regiment, adding that previously, the Regiment Headquarters complex was deficient in office spaces and other complementary facilities needed in the Headquarters and to address the challenge he promptly committed the resources of the Regiment to execute the project. He appreciated the COAS for his support. Highlight of the event was the unveiling of the commemoration plaque. The courtesy visit was witnessed by the Obas in council, Commander Corps of Engineers, some principal staff officers as well as the General Officers Commanding 2, and 81 Divisions of the NA.www.twitter.com/spyetv