The King of the ancient kingdom of Abuloma in River State, His Royal Highness (HRH), Brigadier General Bright Ateke Fibionumama (rtd), has applauded the Nigerian Army (NA) and particularly the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja for sustaining peace and tranquility in Nigeria and relatively in the kingdom.
The paramount ruler made the disclosure when the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam paid him a courtesy visit at his palace.
King Fibionumama thanked the GOC for the visit, hinting that as a people, they sincerely appreciate the gesture.
He further thanked the Nigerian Army for recognizing him as one of them.
The traditional ruler further used the opportunity to inform the GOC that his kingdom will continue to support the Army in discharging its constitutional responsbilities.
He said the visit has opened a new vista of relationship between his kingdom and the Army adding that the Barracks community in Port Harcourt and the Division will always be a part of the Abuloma kingdom.
Earlier in his remarks, the GOC stated that upon assumption of command, he considered it very necessary to visit critical stakeholders as part of his key leadership engagement drive.
The GOC further remarked that he was at the palace to seek royal blessings and guidance in discharging his responsibility in line with the command philosophy of the COAS.
He identified King Fibionumama as a retired officer who the Nigerian Army is always proud of.
The GOC further noted that as customs demanded in the Army, he was at the palace to pay him homage.
He reiterated that as young officers back in the days, they were always looking upto him as a role model.
Highlights of the visit were contained in a statement circulated by Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Division Nigerian Army, Major Danjuma Jonah.
The visit had in attendance council of chiefs in Abuloma kingdom, the Commander 6 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Edet Effiong and some commanders of 6 Division affiliated formations.
