Army Chief Pledges Top-Quality Care For Wounded Soldiers, Says Their Sacrifice ‘Will Never Be In Vain’

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has assured soldiers wounded in action that they will continue to receive the highest standard of medical care, reaffirming that their sacrifices for the nation will never be forgotten.

His message was delivered on Sunday by the Chief of Administration at Army Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Isah Abdullahi, during a working visit to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. Abdullahi said the visit was part of efforts to assess the hospital’s performance and identify areas for improvement.

“This visit serves as an assessment to evaluate the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, regarded as a flagship facility of the Nigerian Army,” he said. “Last week, upon assuming duty, I visited this hospital to assess its operations and, most importantly, to meet with the wounded-in-action soldiers from our ongoing operations.”

He explained that he was directed to follow up on the soldiers’ conditions and address any challenges faced by the hospital to further enhance its services. Abdullahi noted that the facility had undergone significant transformation, describing it as a complete paradigm shift from its previous state.

The hospital, he added, has grown into a centre of excellence, serving both military personnel and civilians from Kaduna and surrounding areas.

“Much has improved here, and we hope this visit will contribute further to the progressive development of the facility. Our goal is to ensure that the hospital continues to play a critical role in meeting the health needs of both military personnel and civilians,” he said.

Abdullahi reminded the wounded soldiers that their sacrifices are deeply appreciated and assured them that the army is committed to their full recovery. “We will do everything possible to guarantee that they receive the best medical care, with the intention of returning them to their duty posts as swiftly as possible,” he added.

During the visit, Abdullahi toured the hospital alongside the Chief Medical Director, Brig.-Gen. Godwin Ogoh, and other senior officers, interacting with the wounded soldiers to assess their recovery progress, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).