The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the happiness and welfare of his troops are of utmost importance to him in fulfilling his responsibilities as the Defence chief.
Musa made this statement during a press briefing on Saturday at a special volleyball match held in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan who are currently on a private visit to Nigeria at the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff.
He said the purpose of inviting Prince Harry to Nigeria was to pay tribute to wounded soldiers and veterans who have served their nation with courage and dedication.
Musa noted that this celebration is an opportunity not only to honour these individuals but to demonstrate global recognition for their sacrifices.
He said, “These guys have given everything they have just to make sure that Nigeria remains one. These individuals have families and people that depend on them but we will never allow the situation they are in, to keep them out.
“That is why, for me particularly, it is very important for the morale of my men. For me, I cannot function if my men are not happy and I will do whatever it takes for me to make sure that they are happy.
“That is why we are acknowledging what they have done and we are commending them and we appreciate the sacrifices they are making.”
Musa assured all that the Nigerian armed forces were committed to investing in the Invictus game which commenced in 2014.
He, however, wondered why Nigeria delayed taking part in the game, promising that the Nigerian team would go all the way to build up the capacity of the personnel to be able to continue to win laurels for Nigeria.
He also cheered up the injured soldiers and veterans who participated in the novelty game.
NAN recalls that the visitors had on arrival on Friday had a closed door meeting with the CDS after a visit to a school in Wuse Abuja.
They later proceeded to 44 Army Reference Hospital Kaduna where they interacted with wounded soldiers who are currently receiving treatment.
At Kaduna, they also met with Gov. Uba Sani and top government functionaries.
NAN
