The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to boosting the morale of its officers who have been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism in the country.
The Chief of Civil and Military Affairs, Major General Donald Orji, made the observation at a news conference ahead of the Army Day celebration.
Major General Orji said this year’s Army Day event would take place in Maiduguri, Borno State, north-east Nigeria, to reassure the troops and people in the region of their resolve to end the insurgency.
He also revealed that salaries and allowances of troops had been paid, to ensure that they put in their best in ending the war against Boko Haram.
Meanwhile, the Army Headquarters had presented cheques to 62 next of kin of soldiers and officers of the army who died in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the north-east.
The Chief of Army Administration, Major General Adamu Baba Abubakar, said the gesture was a sign of appreciation for their fallen colleagues and the support from their families while in service.
However, the military had recorded a number of achievements in the last few months which include the rescue of 200 girls and 93 women held hostage in Sambisa forest by members of the terrorist group and the 234 abductees rescued through the Kawuri and Konduga end of the stronghold of the Boko Haram.
