By Alltimepost.com
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]en and women of the Nigeria Army have been commended by His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin for what he called their wonderful services of defending the country from external aggression and peace keeping within and outside the country.The Benin Monarch made the commendation when the General Officer commanding (GOC) the 2nd Division of the Nigeria Army, Ibadan, Major-Gen. Fidelis Azinta paid him a courtesy visit in his Palace in Benin City during the week.
Oba Ewuare II told his guest not to relent in the task of maintaining peace in the country, assuring of the Palace support in the successful discharge of his duties.
The Oba of Benin said the visit of Major-Gen. Azinta brought him feelings of nostalgia, as he has had very cordial relationship with him.
Earlier, Maj. Gen. Fidelis Azinta said he was in the Palace to introduce himself as the new officer commanding the 2nd Division of the Nigeria Army of which Edo State is part.
He acknowledged the cordial relationship he had with the Palace as officer commanding the 4 Mechanized Brigade in Benin City, hence he decided to come for Royal blessings to enable him succeed in his new assignment.
Maj. Gen. Azinta commended the Oba of Benin for the prevailing peace in the Kingdom, and appealed to His Royal Majesty, to counsel his subjects on the need to partner with Nigeria Army for the security, peace and progress of the Kingdom.
The GOC said any erring soldier should be reported to the appropriate quarter for the necessary action.
