By Shina Abubakar

As the Nigerian Army rounds up its annual Nigerian Army Day Celebrations in Kaduna State, the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun iii, said the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede should be commended for reinvigorating the army.

Olowu, in a statement by his media office in Kuta on Sunday, said the COAS has inspired confidence in the troops by leading from the front.

The monarch stated that the series of successes recorded in recent operations by the army backed by the air components have helped to decimate the hydra headed insurgency in Nigeria.

While commending Lt. Gen. Oluyede for protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria, Olowu said the army should not rest on its oars.

He, however, urged Nigerians to show more love and provide information where necessary to “our troops to rid our country of undesirable elements bent on formenting trouble and balkanise Nigeria.”

Olowu said: “I want the COAS, his commanders and the troops to know that we are praying for them to succeed. I also pray for the families of those who had paid the supreme sacrifice in order to ensure that our sovereignty is intact.

“Rrhe Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu has also motivated the army to excel in recent times.

“But like the popular saying goes, the reward of hard work is more work.”