The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj Gen Gold Chibuisi, has lauded the critical programmes carried out by the Department of Civil Military Affairs (DCMA), noting that they are essential to the successes of Nigerian Army (NA) operations.
According to a post on NA’s official X handle on Friday, Chibuisi stated this when he received in audience the Chief of Civil Military Affairs, CCMA, Maj Gen NC Ugbo, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Theatre Command headquarters Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri.
Gen Chibuisi noted that the Nigerian Army places a high premium on non-kinetic operations, being coordinated by the DCMA as a corporate social responsibility that enhances military operations.
He emphasized that the activities of the department had created a better understanding between the NA and civilians, adding that these have had tremendous effects on the NA operations.
Chibuisi further thanked the CCMA for the visit, expressing optimism that the department was in capable hands under the leadership of Maj Gen Ugbo.
Earlier, Ugbo said they were in Maiduguri on an operational visit to sensitize troops on the need to carry out their mandate professionally in line with international best practices.
Gen Ugbo further said periodic sensitization exercises would enable troops better understand the rules of engagement and other laws of armed conflict and urged the troops to strictly adhere to international humanitarian laws for smooth operations.
He noted that the programme will enlighten troops on the complaints of civilians within and outside the theatre of operations in a bid to enable them to conduct themselves in a manner that is within the law.
