Oladipo Fahad, the Joint Task Force commander, Operation Delta Safe, has commended the resilience and dedication of troops deployed to protect oil installations in the Niger Delta region.
Mr Fahad gave the commendation during a special Christmas luncheon with personnel at the JTF headquarters in Bayelsa.
According to him, the luncheon is aimed at recognising the dedication and sacrifices of the troops in safeguarding lives and maintaining peace, particularly during the festive season.
The event saw the commander serving Christmas meals to troops and other dignitaries.
In his goodwill message, the commander reiterated the military’s commitment to improving the living standards and working conditions of personnel and their families.
“I want to pass on the message of the Chief of Defence Staff; he extends warm regards for Christmas, and we must reflect on the purpose of Christmas. He appreciated all our patriotism, resilience, and support for the armed forces of Nigeria, despite all the challenges we are going through and all the challenges confronting the nation.
“Be steadfast, believe in the Nigeria project; it is vital to the source of our strength and the motivation of our troops. The cooperation and synergy between the military and the citizenry are indispensable to the attainment of sustainable peace and security.
“He urges us to continue to remain resolute in our constitutional mandate to defend the nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic institutions,” he said.
He urged the troops to use the festive period to promote peace, tolerance, and unity across ethnic, religious, and cultural lines.
(NAN)