The outgoing General Officer Commanding, GOC, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has task troops to avoid compromise and keep to zero tolerance for economic saboteurs in the region.
He said these are essential in troops crucial role in achieving the Federal Government’s target of 2.3 million barrels per day, which is the benchmark for this year national budget.
Major General Abdussalam further urged troops to prioritize national interest above all else while carrying out their duties.
A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the 6 Division’s Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations said the GOC gave these charges during his heartfelt farewell address at 16 Brigade in Yenagoa yesterday.
The GOC expressed his pride in the troops’ achievements, noting that their efforts have led to a significant increase in oil output, from 1.2 million barrels per day to over 1.88 million barrels per day.
This, he said, has not only reduced illegal bunkering activities and economic sabotage but also improved the overall atmosphere in the region, with a noticeable decrease in black soot. Major General Abdussalam attributed these successes to the troops’ hard work and dedication, emphasizing that their collective efforts are essential to achieving the desired outcome.
As he bid farewell to the 6 Division, Major General Abdussalam saluted the troops’ resilience and commitment to protecting critical national assets and infrastructures, despite the challenging terrain.
He urged them to remain disciplined, committed, and professional in discharging their responsibilities, stressing that this is crucial to projecting a positive image of the Nigerian Army.
The GOC also visited sister services, including the Mobility Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Central Naval Command, and Headquarters, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, as part of his farewell tour .
He thanked the Air Officer Commanding, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Flag Officer Commanding , Rear Admiral Ahmad Gaya and Commander Joint Task Force , Rear Admiral John Okeke for their unwavering commitment , cooperation and unalloyed support to the Division during is tour of duty and urged them to sustain it.