The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called for an immediate investigation into the allegation of poor feeding of troops at the frontline in the North East Theatre of Operations.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu,today, The Nigerian Army (NA), said its attention has been drawn to the recent claim, which is unacceptable. The Army said it is crucial to point out to the general public that the welfare of troops under the present leadership of the NA takes a premium place amongst other important schemes and considerations, as it is one of the vital pillars of the COAS Command Philosophy, which is to provide “Sound Administration” in order to ensure a highly motivated force.
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Nwachukwu said that the Army has always prioritized the welfare of troops, including their nutrition.
He said that there is a comprehensive system in place to ensure that troops receive adequate and balanced meals, especially those serving at the frontline and the meals are prepared under strict quality control measures. Nwachukwu added that the Army is committed to transparency and accountability and will not condone any form of negligence or misconduct.
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