He gave the charge at Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, during an interdenominational church service as part of activities to commemorate the 2021 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL).
The COAS noted that the military also believes in the efficacy of prayers.
He said: “I urge us all not to rest on oars but to continue until we completely defeat and destroy this insurgency and other criminal elements’ activities in our country and render it a more secure and peaceful nation.
“I also urge us all wherever we’re to remain resolute and determined and with our determination, comment and prayers, we’ll get there. We’ve made some successes; we should not rest on our oars, but continue in that regard.”
Director, Chaplaincy Services (Protestant), Col. Islongo Mairiga, an Anglican Venerable, in his sermon, described the army as a pride of the nation.
He said the personnel should always work collectively in order to defeat enemies of the country.