In commemoration of the 161st anniversary of the Nigerian Army establishment, the 1 brigade Nigerian Army has celebrated the day with Orphans and Less Privileged children, Pupils and Students in Zamfara state.
This significant day is said to be dedicated to honoring the memory of the fallen heroes who selflessly laid down their lives to protect the nation and its citizens.
In a statement released at the weekend, the acting assistant director, Public Relations, 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale explained that in marking the day, the 1 brigade undertook various humanitarian activities.
He noted that the humanitarian activities include distribution of medical consumables, writing materials, clothing, and footwears to orphans, the less privileged, and other needy individuals in the state.
In the statement, Omale further explained that the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed, led the distribution of clothing materials to orphans and the needy, underscoring the Nigerian Army’s commitment to Civil-Military Cooperation.
“This initiative is part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to support the civil community in various ways, promoting goodwill and strengthening relationships,” the statement reads.
According to Omale, the distribution reached approximately 400 orphans and needy individuals, alongside the provision of exercise books, pencils, and pen to Students and Pupils across Eleven Primary and Secondary Schools in Gusau metropolitan area.
He noted that while the Army has been supporting rural areas, this event focused on distributing essential items within Gusau.
Also, the Brigade Commander used the occasion to urge the civil community to discourage informants from aiding bandits by reporting military activities. Instead, he encouraged these elements to repent and surrender their arms to restore peace in the state.
Brigadier General Ahmed expressed his concern over bandit activities in the state, affirming that troops are working tirelessly to ensure that farmers can cultivate and harvest their crops smoothly, thereby ensuring food security and economic development.
While appealing that the public should support and cooperate by providing the Army with vital information to help restore normalcy.
In carrying out the distribution exercise, medical consumables were distributed to fourteen Local Government Areas within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibilities, while Customized Exercise Books were also distributed to primary, junior, and senior secondary school students in eleven schools in Gusau.