An online news platform, News Headquarter, has named the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. L2023: CSOs commend CDS Irabor, military on improved security to hold polls2023: CSOs commend CDS Irabor, military on improved security to hold pollseo Irabor as Man of the Year 2022.
This was contained in a letter signed by the Editor-in-Chief of News Headquarter Publisher Services, publishers of the News Headquarter online newspaper, Gena Lubem.
According to the letter dated 30th December, 2022, the sterling leadership of the CDS in the war against insurgency is the reason for his choice for the prestigious award.
The letter read inter alia: “The Management and Staff of News Headquarter Publisher Services, publishers of the News Headquarter online newspaper is pleased to present the compliments of the season to you Sir.
“The Management is by this means forwarding to you its informed decision to confer on you it prestigious MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.
“This was arrived at after series of meetings and assessment of the subject matter bearing in mind the track record of selfless service, professionalism and undiluted transparency you have introduced into the dynamic nature of making our dear country safer and much more habitable by the citizens and other categories of residents.
“The Chief of Defence Staff may wish to most respectfully note further that, this decision was arrived at after a thorough review of of your activities since assumption of duties in this capacity.
“You have restored discipline amongst the Officers and Staff. You have equally moved a step further by confronting the Boko Haram terrorists, IPOB, bandits, insurgents and other criminals that constituted a wedge to the overall growth of the country as was contemplated by His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR and Commander-In-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
“We want to thank you immensely for coordinating and sustaining all the actions, programmes, efforts and special projects that have accounted for the liberation of communities and return of peace across Nigeria.
“We are optimistic that by injecting hardwork, perseverance, renewed commitment and effective deployment of material and human resources, to carry out your assigned responsibilities, you have equally indelibly placed your precious name on the sands of time in service to nation and mankind.”
