…AS NACOLM COMMANDANT VISITS GOC
The Director of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate (IED) at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mr Martins Iluyomade has called on the military’s support to strengthen its operations.
Making the plea on Wednesday during a courtesy visit on the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, explained that the presence of the Army would significantly boost the agency’s ability to achieve its mandate.
According to the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Nigerian Army,
Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, the Director was accompanied by his management team, doubles as the Chairman of the Federal Task Force on Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods.
In response, Major General Mijinyawa assured the Director of the Division’s support, stressing the importance of collaboration with relevant agencies and stakeholders to promote food and drug safety as well as national security.
He reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to partnerships that would foster a more effective and efficient security framework. The visit ended with a mutual understanding and commitment to work together in pursuit of shared objectives.
Similarly, the Commandant, Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Major General AC Adetoba, also paid a courtesy visit to 81 Division GOC, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, at Headquarters 81 Division, Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 23 September, 2025.
The visit was part of his familiarization tour of units and formations within the Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).
During the visit, Major General Adetoba stated that the purpose of his visit was to strengthen collaboration and seek continuous support from 81 Division.
He highlighted the importance of building on existing partnerships that have contributed to the success of the College.
In his remarks , the GOC welcomed the Commandant and congratulated him on his new appointment, assuring him of the Division’s continued support.
In particular, the GOC reassured the Commandant that the Division will continue to support the training activities and exercises concluded by the College towards achieving its mandate.
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