82 Division Nigerian Army holds West African Social Activities

#TrackNigeria – The 82 Division, Nigerian Army, holds  its West African  Social Activities (WASA) on Saturday 30th March 2019 by 2:00pm  prompt at 82 Division Parade Ground Abakpa Cantonment Enugu, Colonel Aliyu Yusuf , deputy director , Army Public Relations 82 Division said in a statement. He recalled that historically, WASA which dates back to the Second World War is a  revered tradition of the Nigerian Army during which Officers, Soldiers and their families interact and socialize in a relaxed
atmosphere to mark the end of the year’s activities thereby  enhancing esprit-de-corps within the command. It is also a great  avenue to thank God and appreciate Nigerian Army personnel for  their selfless contributions to the success in the out gone year  (2018) while ushering the New Year.

 Also, WASA affords personnel the unique opportunity to display their various rich cultural heritages through traditional  dances. It also plays an important role of reminding the old Barracks generation with nostalgia of the good old village days and at the same time; connect the younger generation born outside their communities to their roots. This year’s 82 Division WASA will be
exceptionally great, as the Division has made necessary arrangements to showcase different cultural troupes who will perform at the event. His Excellency the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour at the event.