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Insurgency
Lagos, Sept. 25, 2016 (NAN) The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Rev. Alfred Martins, on Sunday in Lagos called on the military personnel fighting in the North East to put in their best in securing the nation.
The archbishop made the call while speaking with journalists after he took over the mantle of leadership as the Military Liaison Bishop at St. Michael Military Catholic Church, Tamandu Barracks. Apapa, Lagos.
Martins took over as the liaison bishop from Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, who was absent at the occasion.
“The fight being carried on at the North-Eastern part of the country is a fight that needs professionals to handle.
“We expect that they put in their best in the fight against insurgency for the sake of the country.
“We realise that even though it is their professional duty, they are making a sacrifice which needs to be supported by everyone both in the military and government hierarchy,“ he noted.
Martins congratulated the military for efforts so far in defending Nigeria’s territory, noting that the armed forces had been working hard to ensure peace and stability in the country.
The archbishop said that the liaison bishop had the responsibility of coordinating the activities of the chaplains as far as the pastoral ministry to the faithful was concerned.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, represented by Maj.-Gen. Okon Ekanem congratulated the archbishop for taking the responsibility as the military liaison bishop.
The Director, Chaplain Services, Nigerian Army, Col. Charles Iroegbu, while speaking with journalists, urged the military to be more committed and pray more for the growth and peace of the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the residence of the chaplain was inaugurated by the representative of the CDS at the occasion.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen. Isidore Edet,was at the occasion. (NAN)
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(Edited by Cecilia Odey and controlled by Ijeoma Popoola)