Bicycles and money are given to troops who behave well by the Nigerian army

        

The commander of Division 3 of the Nigerian Army (NA) has honored 58 troops from various units in Jos, Plateau state, for their outstanding behavior while performing their responsibilities.

On Monday, May 15, Abdulsalam Bagudu, General Officer Commanding, Headquarters 3 Division, Jos, the Plateau's capital, gave the men bicycles and cash. 

Bagudu stated that the project is a part of his ambition to recognize employees for their dedication and inspire others to work hard.

The general officer commanding (GOC) of the Third Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalam Bagudu Ibrahim, presented prizes to 58 soldiers chosen from different Nigerian Army (NA) units in Jos one after the other as they filed out of the headquarters Third Division auditorium in Jos.

    

“Presenting cash gifts and brand new bicycles to the soldiers, General Abdulsalami Bagudu noted the initiative was part of his vision to reward hard work and commitment to duty and also serve as means to motivate other personnel in the cantonment to be more dedicated to their task.

“He revealed that it was not just hard work that earned the recipients the award but a combination of hard results and character. He further maintained that character and attitude speaks volume of human personality.

"General Ibrahim warned that soldiers must not be found wanting, as anybody found indisciplined and engaged in misconduct shall face appropriate sanctions. He urged other soldiers to continue to work hard and aspire for the next award. He also thanked the COAS for leading an exemplary leadership of always rewarding outstanding performance and hard-working personnel of the NA.

“Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Chief Of Staff Headquarters 3 Division NA, Brigadier General David Kurmi, appreciated the GOC/Comd OPSH for making the welfare of troops and their family members a topmost priority in the cantonment. 

He urged commanders at all levels to objectively select recipients of such gifts to encourage others to aspire to achieve the feats. Brigadier General Kurmi charged the recipient to maintain the standard of discipline and dedicate more of their energy to serving the country.”