Army Performing Constitutional Duties Creditably – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the Nigerian Army has lived up to its responsibilities, saying the Service committed to the rules of engagement and professionalism in its peace mission across the country.

Governor Sanwo-Olu who stated this when he received the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, at Lagos House in Marina, yesterday in a courtesy visit.

He said the Army had continued to live up to the expectations of their roles as provided by the constitution.

Sanwo-Olu stressed  the sacrifice paid by soldiers to keep the territorial integrity and peace of the country would not go unappreciated.

Lagbaja was in Lagos for the clearance of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) at the 9 Brigade Military Cantonment, Ikeja.

 The army, the governor said, has earned the citizens’ confidence and respect as a member of the nation’s armed forces, given its sense of commitment, dedication and patriotism.

 Sanwo-Olu said, “We are grateful to the Army and its men for their dedication to the country at this difficult time in different parts of the country. You have continued to uphold the constitution, maintain high integrity and stick to the best rules of engagement to protect the sovereignty of our country. The Army is well respected by the citizens, given the commitment, dedication and sense of patriotism in discharging its statutory roles.

“The 2002 Ikeja bomb explosion was a trying moment for the Army, given the magnitude of the damage. But the event never weakened the resolve of the military. The Army has continued to live up to their responsibilities provided by the constitution and the sacrifice paid by soldiers to keep the territorial integrity and peace of our country would not go unappreciated. Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring that the Army gets all the necessary support for your security operations.”

Lagbaja used the occasion to express his appreciation for the “tremendous support” the people and state government accorded to the Army units and formations.