Troops of the Nigerian Army who recently returned from operational deployment in the Republic of Benin have been commended for their outstanding discipline, professionalism and commitment throughout Operation ATILEYIN ALAFIA II.
The commendation came from the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, while addressing a cross-section of the personnel at the 243 Reconnaissance Battalion Parade Ground, Ibereko Barracks, Badagry, Lagos.
Major General Babalola recalled that before their deployment, the troops were charged to serve as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria and the Nigerian Army.
He expressed satisfaction that they had successfully executed their mission while upholding the army’s core values of professionalism, discipline, courage and loyalty.
According to the GOC, the troops’ exemplary conduct earned the commendation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who praised their outstanding performance and exemplary comportment throughout the operation.
He disclosed that arrangements were underway for the presentation of operational medals to the troops in recognition of their meritorious service and dedication to duty.
Major General Babalola urged the soldiers to sustain the high standards they had displayed during the deployment, stressing that professionalism and discipline remain the hallmarks of the Nigerian Army.
He also cautioned them against any act capable of tarnishing the enviable reputation they had earned through their conduct during the multinational operation. The reception ceremony, held at the 243 Reconnaissance Battalion, Ibereko Barracks in Badagry, marked the successful completion of the troops’ mission in the Republic of Benin and underscored the Nigerian Army’s commitment to regional security cooperation and operational excellence.


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