Chime Lauds Army Over Internal Security

The Governor of Enugu State, Barrister Sullivan I. Chime, has commended officers and soldiers of the 82 Division , Nigerian Army, Enugu, for the excellent manner with which they conduct internal security  operations in Enugu and other   states in Nigeria within their area of responsibility.
    Governor  Chime, who made his feelings known recently  on the occasion of the 82 Division End of Year 2009 Nigerian Army  Social Activities held at the  Headquarters of the division, also commended the wisdom of the leadership of the Nigerian Army for setting aside a day every year for senior and junior officers, members of their families as well as their friends and  well wishers to come together to celebrate.
    According to Chime who spoke through his deputy , Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, “It is indeed a success story for the 82 Division which is a highly rated military formation  in the country whose professional  competence  has never been in doubt . The excellent manner with which the 82  Division conducts internal security operations in Enugu and other states within their responsibility is worthy of commendation .  I am particularly impressed with the manner in which they conducted security especially during the last Christmas celebration in the state.”
    While urging the 82 Division under the command of  Major- General  MD Isah,  to keep it up, governor Chime  further praised troops from the division for their achievements in the United Nations African Mission  Peace –Keeping Operations  in  Darfur, assuring them of the cooperation of his government at all times.
    Earlier in his welcome address, the General  Officer Commanding the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army , Enugu, Major- General  MD Isah, explained that the Nigerian Army  Social Activities which was previously referred to as the West African Social Activities (WASA) , took its origin from the days of the Royal West  African  Frontier Force (RWAFF).
    His words: “Is an occasion bringing together series of social activities to celebrate the success  in the course of our duty throughout the year , with our families, friends and well wishers. This social tradition, which remains highly valued in the Nigerian Army, is necessary for the promotion of the ideals  of  adherence to military values and excellent civilian-military relations , as part of the Chief of Army Staff ’s  vision for the Nigerian Army.”  According to him, the year 2009 was  very successful  in the 82 Division , adding that the  impact of their training and high level of professional  competence was  not only felt within  the country, but  even outside the shores of the nation.
    He  made it clear that  “Over 1,500 personnel of the division participated successfully in the United Nations  African Mission  in Darfur , and by the grace of  God, returned home successfully with out recording any casualty.” The GOC, therefore, reasoned that all these  remarkable  achievements coupled with successes recorded by the officers and soldiers of the division especially in the area of internal security operations, among other feats, are worthy of  celebrations.
    “It is imperative that I sincerely acknowledge  the executive governor  and the good people of Enugu State for their wonderful support to the division in its drive towards achieving the successes recorded in the year 2009.”
    Major-General  Isah, however, urged all officers and soldiers of the division to intensify their efforts so that their achievements in the year 2010 , will to a great extent surpass that of  year 2009.