The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Ali, has bagged a meritorious award in recognition of his selfless disposition to nation building.
The award was presented on Saturday during the annual Irigwe cultural day celebration, OTU RIGWE 2022 held in Jos, Plateau state.
The Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state also commended Gen Ali’s peace initiative.
According to Irigwe Development Association (IDA), the “selfless service and untiring efforts” of Ali who doubles as Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have brought peace to Plateau state and its environ.
Chairman of the association, Prince Robert Ashi Dodo said the award was to appreciate the GOC/Commander OPSH and his troops for their immense contributions to the growth of peace, unity and harmony among diverse communities in the state.
He said activities of the OPSH in recent time have drastically reduced incessant attacks and criminalities carried out on innocent citizens.
Dodo further revealed that the wrong impression the people of Irigwe had about Major General Ibrahim Ali has been eroded by his pragmatic leadership style and uncommon peace initiative.
He noted the remarkable commitment of the GOC/Commander OPSH to unite the diverse ethnic groups leading to peaceful coexistence now enjoyed by all, adding that the award was necessary to celebrate the icon of peace and development in Irigwe chiefdom and indeed Plateau state.
Prince Dodo further commended the GOC/Commander OPSH for providing relief materials and approving solar borehole to victims of attacks.
In his remarks, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali reiterated his commitments to discharging his duties professionally and in compliance with his oath of allegiance.
The Commander reiterated his stance and leadership style of equality, justice and fairness for all devoid of any primordial sentiment.
The event which was graced by the Executive Governor Plateau state, His Excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong, was chaired by a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Luther Martin Agwai (retired) and attended by members of the National and state House of Assembly, traditional rulers as well as heads of security agencies and religious leaders.
