In continuation of his familiarisation visits to formations and units under his Division , the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan Maj Gen Valentine Okoro recently visited 22 Brigade Illorin. He was received and briefed on arrival by the Commander Brig Gen Adebayo Babalola.
In his address to troops, the GOC thanked them for their service to the nation and urged them to put in more effort in their avowed role of keeping the nation at peace at all times. Maj Gen Okoro informed the troops of the readiness of the Chief of Army Staff in tackling their welfare needs and urged them to reciprocate in working extra hard to keep the nation safe.
At the Government House Illorin, the Deputy Governor Kwara State Mr Kayode Alabi who received the GOC congratulated him on his appointment and promised the continued support of the government and people of the state towards ensuring a more peaceful Nigeia
In the same vein, the Emir of Illorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji( Dr) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari praised the Army in the fight against terrorism and criminality in the country. He assured the GOC of his domain continued support for a peaceful and prosperous nation.
The high points of the visit includes the commissioning of observations posts to aid security in the Barracks, visit to FOB Pategi.
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