Brigadier General MI Amatso, Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command (NAWC), affirmed that female personnel in the Nigerian Army were not only actively involved in but were also proving their operational and professional effectiveness at addressing the nation’s security challenges.
According to Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army Women Command Lieutenant, Maureen David Ogbuka, this statement was made during a courtesy visit by the Acting Commanding Officer of the 167 Special Forces Battalion on July 11, 2024.
During the reception, Brigadier General Amatso emphasized the significance of collaboration in promoting esprit-de-corps and teamwork among military personnel.
He praised the 167 Special Forces Battalion for their operational successes and assured the NAWC’s continuous support to the battalion whenever necessary.
He also expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff for establishing a women-oriented command, which has empowered female soldiers to fully utilize their potential and demonstrate their capabilities in their duties.
Major SS Jatau, Acting Commanding Officer of the 167 Special Forces Battalion, congratulated Brigadier General Amatso on his appointment and acknowledged the pivotal role of NAWC in the Nigerian Army’s activities.
He explained that his visit aimed to familiarize the Commander with the battalion’s operations and to affirm their readiness to respond promptly to any emergency calls.
The visit included the signing of the visitor book, an exchange of souvenirs, and a group photograph.
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