Major General Shiko Tshintambwe, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in charge of operations, recently conducted a series of inspections and commands within the troops of the 3rd defense zone based in Kisangani. During these activities, he delivered a speech imbued with essential values for the soldiers in training.
During his visit to the Lieutenant General Bahuma Training Center and the Lokosa Instruction Center, General Shiko stressed the importance of discipline, loyalty and patriotism among soldiers. These values are crucial to guarantee the effectiveness and integrity of the armed forces, as well as to ensure the security and defense of the nation.
The Supreme Commander of the FARDC, President Félix Tshisekedi, called for a general mobilization of young people to serve the country under the flag. General Shiko praised the commitment and sacrifice of the soldiers in training who responded to this call. He encouraged them to be diligent and to put into practice the lessons learned once deployed in the field.
During his moral talk, Major General Shiko highlighted the importance of the endurance, commitment and dedication of soldiers for the defense of the homeland. He urged them to be models of discipline and professionalism, and to work to restore peace and stability in the country.
General Shiko’s visit also extended to the logistics base, where he inspected the new military equipment. This approach demonstrates the importance given to the modernization and strengthening of the operational capacities of the troops, in order to ensure effective defense of the national territory.
In conclusion, Major General Shiko Tshintambwe’s speech to the soldiers of the 3rd defense zone reflects the commitment of the FARDC to the security and defense of the DRC. His vision focused on discipline, loyalty and patriotism embodies the fundamental values necessary to guarantee the sustainability and integrity of the Congolese armed forces.