{"id":55941,"date":"2022-02-06T14:29:26","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T13:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=55941"},"modified":"2022-02-06T17:34:01","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T16:34:01","slug":"wasa-promotes-familiy-values-avm-lubo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wasa-promotes-familiy-values-avm-lubo\/","title":{"rendered":"WASA Promotes Family Values &#8211; AVM Lubo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;as 81 Div celebrates with pomps, ceremonies<\/p>\n<p>By: Okosun Dennis<\/p>\n<p>As the 81 Division, Nigerian Army celebrated its West African Social Activities (WASA), the Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Air Vice Marshal IG Lubo has described it as &#8220;an event that enhances regimentation and promotes family values in the army.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55944\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0015-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion on Saturday which held at the 65 Battalion, Parade Ground, Bonny Cantonment, said that the organization and conduct of the event has gone a long way in sustaining one of the age-long traditions of the Nigerian Army and by extension improving Civil-Military Relations.<\/p>\n<p>On the security challenges confronting the nation, AVM Lubo explained that every one has a role to play to improve the level of insecurity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55945\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0014-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, &#8220;The Nigerian Army has been actively involved in the fight against all forms of insecurity and has made substantial gains in the fight through its dedication, commitment, sacrifices and synergy with other security agencies.<\/p>\n<p>He commended the Nigerian Army and its personnel for their unrelenting collaborative efforts with members of other security agencies which had led to the successes recorded in the various internal security operations particularly in Lagos and across the country.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55946\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0016.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>AVM Lubo enjoined officers and soldiers not to rest in their oars but to continue to work assiduously with other agencies towards maintaining and improving the security situation in the country.<\/p>\n<p>On his part as the Chief host, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) Maj-Gen. Lawrence Fejokwu noted that WASA, is an annual event which reflects the customs and traditions of the Nigerian Army (NA).<\/p>\n<p>Explaining the efficacy of the social event which dates back to the colonial era, noted that, it is meant to &#8220;strengthen social relationships among officers, soldiers and their families through cultural displays, musical performances and other regimental activities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55948\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG-20220206-WA0012-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p><div data-ad-id=\"32665\" style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;float:none;\" class=\"afw afw_ad_image afw_ad afwadid-32665  \">\r\n                                                            <div style=\"font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;\">Advertisement<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.accessbankplc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"auto\" max-width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Banner-1.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n                                                                        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It is also an avenue for informal social interaction and forum for the barracks communities to showcase the rich and diversified cultural heritage of our great nation within the barracks.<\/p>\n<p>As an event that marks the end of tedious and eventful training, it also heralds the beginning of a new year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The 2021 training activities, though challenging was very interesting giving that all the various training exercises scheduled were successfully held with positive gains.<\/p>\n<p>The highpoint according to Gen Fejokwu was the successful Field Training Exercise tagged: &#8220;Exercise STILL WATER&#8221; which helped at curtailing criminal activities and other heinous crimes within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility and interracted with host communities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55953\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_20220206_172722-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Philip Nwosu, The Sun Newspaper<\/p>\n<p>The GOC also paid tributes to the fallen heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice to keep Nigeria one.<\/p>\n<p>He observed that he would be living 81 Division very soon to his new place of deployment as conveyed in the last postings by the NA. As a result, he admonished the troops to remain committed in the discharge of their collective responsibilities of ensuring peace and stability across the country.<\/p>\n<p>While appreciating the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, he noted that his continued efforts in repositioning the Nigerian Army through his vision cannot be overemphasized.<\/p>\n<p>Adding glamour to the WASA were multifarious cultural and traditional display which reflected the rich diversity of the country.<\/p>\n<p>Prizes and awards were given to deserving soldiers who had distinguished themselves in character, dressing and hard-working. Besides there were presentations of souvenirs to some traditional rulers present and the Defence Correspondence of The Sun newspaper, Philip Nwosu for his consistency in his reportage of Nigerian Army affairs.<\/p>\n<p>The well attended event by families of officers and soldiers, friends and well-wishers, had other side attractions especially the victory of the Barrack Magajiyas over Female Soldiers in the Tug of War contest; cultural displays of masquerade; dances by various cultural troupes and the camp fire nigh<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the 81 Division, Nigerian Army celebrated its West African Social Activities (WASA), the Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Air Vice Marshal IG Lubo has described it as &#8220;an event that enhances regimentation and promotes family values in the army.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[366,6832],"coauthors":[2391],"class_list":["post-55941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","","category-news","tag-nigerian-army","tag-wasa"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.9 - 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