The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Major General EF Oyinlola, has charged newly promoted senior officers to remain disciplined, loyal, and professional in their service to the nation.
He gave the charge on Thursday, during a decoration ceremony held at the Rhino Officers’ Mess, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State.
Three senior officers, Lieutenant Colonel AU Osueke (OPEP), Lieutenant Colonel II Indiorhwer (OPEP), and Lieutenant Colonel N Garba (303 Artillery Regiment General Support), were decorated with the rank of Colonel following their promotion approved by the Army Council.
Maj-Gen Oyinlola commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, for his leadership and commitment to merit-based advancement within the Nigerian Army.
“You must provide sound leadership, serve as role models to your subordinates, and remain steadfast in upholding the core values of the Nigerian Army,” the GOC charged.
The newly decorated Colonel AU Osueke, who spoke on behalf of the promotees, thanked the Army leadership for the recognition and pledged renewed dedication to duty and national service.
The event was attended by Commanders, senior officers, royal fathers, family members, and invited guests, and featured goodwill messages as well as a group photograph to mark the occasion.
GOC 3 Division Tasks Newly Promoted Colonels on Discipline, Exemplary Leadership
