Safeguarding National assets in the Niger Delta has been described as National imperative and priority of the Nigerian Army.

These were the words of the Commander 63 brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General Moronfolu Shonibare during the graduation ceremony of the 88 regular recruits of the Nigerian Army at the three battalion barracks in Effurun Delta state. The occasion which witnessed senior military officers and sister agencies as well as corporate outfits, led to the 63 Brigade commander stressing on the importance of National security.

Also speaking, the Commanding Officer 3 Battalion Nigerian Army Major Mohammed Salman charged the recruits to be proactive in defending the nation. The recruits later engaged in physical training as well as presentation of plaque to stakeholders for their collaboration.