The Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Major-General Christopher Musa has commended the laudable efforts and commitment of the Acting Assistant Director Army Physical Training 7 Division Major AR Oloruntoba for his conception and actualisation of the newly constructed edifice to serve as the office accommodation for 7 Division Physical Training Group.
General Christopher gave the commendation on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 while commissioning the project in Maimalari Cantonment. He said it was heart-warming in the Theatre to see the troops busy all round in aspects of training and infrastructural development within the Cantonment which shows the desire for progress and development.
“Every officer and every soldier is a leader and at whichever level we find ourselves, we must lead with example”, adding that officers must imbibe the spirit of positivity, display ingenuity and change their attitude towards establishing and maintaining public facilities. He also gave the assurance that he will continue to do more to support initiatives that will bring more development within the cantonment.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK Major-General W Shaibu said: “This is the kind of right attitude expected from officers at all levels.”
He disclosed that the initiative was conceived by Major Oloruntoba and he felt it necessary to complement his effort and that drove him to take over the project. “I have taken a personal note of this giant stride which will be reflected in his Annual Performance Evaluation Report and to be followed with a Letter of Commendation, the GOC added.
Presenting the project overview, the Commander 47 Engineer Brigade, Brigadier-General I E Ekpenyong disclosed that the project was the initiative of the Acting Assistant Director Army Physical Training Group which consists of 5 offices, a store and a convenience, stating that the project was constructed and supervised by 47 Engineer Brigade.
In his vote of thanks, the man behind the occasion, Acting Assistant Director Physical Training Group, Major AR Oloruntoba expressed immense appreciation to Almighty God for making the project a reality, he also appreciated the Theatre Commander for his support and honouring the invitation to commission the project.
Present at the occasion were the General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK, Major General W Shaibu, Component Commanders, Formation and Unit Commanders, Principal Staff Officers from both Headquarters Theatre Command and 7 Division as well as other officers of OPHK.