The Commander 18 Brigade Brig Gen Taiye Ahmed treated the frontline troops of his Brigade to a special new year lunch at the Brigade Tactical Headquarters Tagina , Rafi LGA Niger State, on 1 January 2025.
General Ahmad in his opening remarks delivered the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General OO Oluyede’s New Year Goodwill message to officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army. In the Message, the COAS appreciated the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their sacrifices and untiring commitment in tackling the numerous security challenges facing the country.
He therefore charged the troops to remain focused, disciplined and loyal to constituted authority and also urge them to maintain the spirit of patriotism as well as to continue to give their best in the discharge of their assigned duties and responsibilities.
His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kagara Alhaji Ahmadu Attahiru II represented by Hakimin Tagina Alhaji Garba Bako appreciated the Nigerian Army for establishing the 18 Brigade Tactical Headquarters at Tagina and also appreciated the troops for their swift and timely responses to security threats in their areas of responsibility.
The troops and dignitaries were treated to varieties of cuisines and drinks as the troops were served by the commander 18 Brigade with the assistance of other Districts Heads, Chairman Rafi Local Government Council, Commander 18 Brigade Garrison, Commanding Officer 45 Battalion, Divisional Police Officer Kagara and heads of other security agencies in the LGA.
The activities during the occasion also included riddles and jokes as well as other relaxing events. The special occasion was concluded with prayers from the Chaplains for a successful and prosperous Year 2025 before the departure of the troops back to their various FOBs. The event was hitch free.
Yahaya Nasir kabara
Major
Assistant Director Army Public Relations 18 Brigade
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