By Samuel Ike, Abuja

The Chaplain Department of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), accompanied by its officers, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Commander General, Otunba James Udoma, at the organisation’s National Headquarters on August 20, 2026.

The visit provided an opportunity for members of the Chaplain Department to formally congratulate the Commander General on his appointment and reaffirm their commitment to supporting his leadership in advancing the objectives of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.

Speaking during the engagement, representatives of the Chaplain Department expressed confidence in Otunba Udoma’s ability to provide visionary leadership capable of strengthening the organisation’s operational effectiveness and enhancing its contributions to community safety and national security.

The delegation also commended the Commander General for his dedication to service and pledged the department’s continued cooperation in promoting discipline, moral values and professionalism among VGN personnel across the country.

In his response, Otunba Udoma thanked the visiting officers for the gesture and expressed appreciation for their support and goodwill. He emphasized the importance of unity, teamwork and shared responsibility in achieving the organisation’s mandate.

The Commander General noted that the Chaplain Department plays a vital role in providing spiritual guidance, counseling and moral support to officers and members, stressing that such contributions are essential to maintaining a disciplined and service-oriented organisation.

He further assured the delegation of his commitment to implementing reforms and initiatives aimed at strengthening the VGN, improving personnel welfare and enhancing collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the security sector.

The visit concluded with prayers for the success of the new leadership and the continued growth of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria. Both parties reiterated their determination to work together in fostering peace, security and community development across the country.

The courtesy call also served as a platform for discussing ways to deepen the department’s involvement in capacity-building programmes and initiatives designed to promote ethical conduct and professionalism among VGN operatives.

Observers described the visit as a demonstration of the unity and solidarity within the organisation, expressing optimism that the new leadership under Commander General James Udoma would usher in a new era of progress, stability and institutional development for the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.