Major General John Enenche (rtd), has explained how military generals convince and motivate soldiers to participate in operations in areas affected by insecurity.
In an interview with Arise TV, Enenche said senior military officers encourage soldiers by leading operations themselves and setting an example for the troops under their command.
He said this approach has become more common in the Northeast and Northwest, where even General Officers Commanding (GOCs) lead operations to encourage soldiers to follow their example.
General Enenche added that Brigadier Generals also lead operations, unlike in the past, and some top officers have lost their lives while carrying out such duties in the Northeast.
Enenche said military leaders also motivate soldiers by taking care of their welfare and providing the resources they need to carry out their duties.
In Enenche’s words: “You convince them by leading them with example, doing what you practice. That is why in Northeast and Northwest you see even the General Officer Commanding leading operations just to ensure followership. It was not so before, but you now see people at our rank, Brigadier Generals leading operations. And that was why you saw some of our officers have died in the northeast. So that is the way you encourage them”
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