The Nigerian Army (NA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain and enhance collaborations with the Navy for the interest of the country.
The NA made this known via its official Twitter handle on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division NA, Major General Muhammed Usman had on Friday received the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Muhammad Abdullahi on a courtesy visit to Headquarters 81 Division NA.
The GOC who described the already existing relationship between the NA and the Nigerian Navy (NN) as very cordial also said that the Army would continue to synergize with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to maintain peace and security within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility.
He explained that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tooreed Lagbaja has continued to encourage officers and soldiers of the NA to always remain professional during joint operations
General Usman emphasized the need for the two services to constantly communicate for better understanding.
For his part, the FOC, Rear Admiral Abdullahi said that his visit aimed to familiarize himself with officers and soldiers of the Division, having assumed Command as the 43rd FOC Western Naval Command in Lagos state.
The FOC reiterated the need for synergy of all operations in the Armed Forces of Nigeria, adding that “No service can do it all alone.”
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