Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has felicitated Maj-Gen. Lucky E.O Irabor on his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The governor’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika.
He said that the sacrifices of the new defence chief towards peace and progress of the nation, especially his acknowledged gallantry at assignments, were outstanding.
Okowa thanked Buhari for appointing an illustrious son of Delta into the exalted position of Chief of Defence Staff.
He said that it was an elevated responsibility given to a deserving officer.
According to him, “Irabor, who hails from Agbor, has the requisite experience for his new job having served as Theatre Commander “Operation Lafiya Doyle”, Force Commander of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), combating insurgents.”
He added that “the new CDS had also served as Chief,Training and Operations, Defence Headquarters and Commander, Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army, (TRADOC).”
The governor urged Irabor to ensure that on his watch, Nigeria would record improvement in military-civil relations and that he should continue to uphold the territorial integrity of the nation.
He lauded the new CDS for the successes recorded at the many army formations where he served across the country.
Hwme said this had contributed to strengthening Nigerian Army’s capacity for its constitutional role.
According to him: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate a fine military officer and gentleman, Maj.-Gen. Leo Irabor, on his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff.
“With his core competence in strong leadership and professional skills, Gen. Irabor had brought his wealth of experience to bear in all his assignments in the Army, especially in the war against terrorism and insurgency.:
He said that Irabor had made remarkable impact, working very hard for the people of Nigeria, particularly in the Nigerian Army where he rose through the ranks to become a Major-General in 2014.
He continued: “Over the years, Irabor had by dint of hard work and discipline, established himself with an unblemished leadership style laced with team-player spirit and this has endeared him to the men and officers of the Nigerian Army.
“As you prepare to take over the mantle of leadership of our nation’s military firmament as the new Chief of Defence Staff, your family and indeed, your colleagues in the military and admirers have cause to be grateful to Almighty God for having granted you a life of great accomplishments.
“We are proud of you and we know that you will continue to be a great ambassador of a our great state.”
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