Army Promotes 315 Soldiers Of 34 Artillery Brigade Owerri

The Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade and land component commander Operation Udoka, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mu’azu Abbas, has decorated 315 promoted soldiers at the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri.

Newly deployed spokesperson for the 34 Artillery Brigade Owerri, Major Hashimu Sa’ad Abdullahi made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

Abbas made the remark on Monday, during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted soldiers from Lance Corporal to Corporal, Corporal to Sergeant, Sergeant to Staff Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant to Warrant Officers, held at the 34 Artillery Brigade Parade Ground, Owerri.

Brig Gen Abbas said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu was committed to rewarding hard work, discipline and professionalism, saying “your promotion today is part of the COAS mandate to strengthen our operational readiness. I expect you to justify this confidence” he told the troops.

He disclosed that the elevation of about 315 personnel across various units within the Brigade was not only a recognition of individual excellence but also a strategic step toward enhancing the operational capability of 34 Artillery Brigade, particularly in ongoing operations under operation Udoka.

Furthermore, the Commander urged the newly decorated soldiers to remain focused, diligent, and loyal, noting that higher ranks come with greater responsibilities.

He charged them to intensify their efforts in support of the 82 Division’s drive to guarantee peace and security across the South-East.

According to him, their new ranks should motivate them to demonstrate higher levels of discipline, loyalty, and operational efficiency, particularly in ongoing operations under operation Udoka.

Other senior Army operatives who attended the decoration include the Chief of Staff, Colonel SM Ahmed; the Garrison Commander, Lt Col J Abuo; the Commanding Officer 342 Artillery Regiment, Lt Col BB Laah; and the Brigade RSM Master Warrant Officer Malam Garba.