The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to train officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to a higher level of competence to promote professionalism in the service.
General Oluyede gave the assurance while addressing officers and soldiers at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, on Monday, January 20, 2025, during his visit to the foremost military institution.
The COAS, in a statement by Army Spokesman Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, stressed that improved training is required at such a crucial time in Nigeria’s national security to positively resource and reinvigorate military operations and other security activities with competent personnel who will professionally execute their assigned tasks.
He reiterated his commitment to creating an enabling environment for thriving training activities.
He also expressed his readiness to provide the necessary support to enhance troops’ performance. The Army Chief charged the personnel to uphold professionalism in their duties.
He further avowed to improve personnel welfare and well-being.
Briefing the COAS, the Commandant Depot Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Mohammed Abdullahi, pointed out that the institution had recently celebrated its centenary anniversary of producing requisite manpower for the Nigerian Army and highlighted other achievements and challenges confronting the training institution.
On behalf of the institution’s officers and soldiers, he appreciated the COAS for his unflinching support.
