Abuja, Feb. 13, 2026 (NAN) The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of the Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), to uphold professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
Oluyede gave the charge while inaugurating an ultra-modern Non-Commissioned Officers’ (NCOs) accommodation and a remodelled conference hall at the Headquarters of JTF SS OPDS in Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
The CDS warned troops against any form of illegal activities or compromise, stressing that the protection of oil and gas infrastructure remained critical to Nigeria’s economic sustainability.
“Our operations must be guided by professionalism, discipline and integrity. The assets you protect are central to national stability and economic growth,” he said.
Oluyede reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, noting that enhanced welfare packages were being proposed to boost morale and operational efficiency.
He commended the Commander, JTF SS OPDS, Rear Adm. Olugbenga Oladipo, for executing projects that directly impact troop welfare and operational readiness.
In his remarks, the JTF Commander, Oladipo said the 24-apartment NCOs’ accommodation was equipped with 24-hour solar power supply, water facilities, furnished bed spaces and cooling systems to ensure comfort for personnel.
He said the projects were in line with the CDS’ Military Strategic Philosophy, which places premium on troops’ welfare as a pillar for operational success.
The commander reaffirmed the task force’s resolve to protect oil and gas infrastructure, deter militancy, curb sea robbery and safeguard lives and property across the Niger Delta.
Dignitaries at the event included the General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah; the Air Officer Commanding Mobility Command, represented by AVM J.J. Ijugigal; and the Commander, 16 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Nurulhayat Mohammed, among other senior officers. (NAN)
