The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede says the Nigerian Army will invest massively in modern technology, innovative solutions, and specialised training to tackle terrorism and other emerging security threats in the country.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, disclosed this while declaring the 2024 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference in Abuja on Wednesday 18th December 12024.
According to General Oluyede, the Nigerian Army is developing a strategy to defeat terrorism, banditry, secessionist agitations and violent extremism in the country as it deploys technological solutions to tackle current security challenges.
The COAS said there are plans to strengthen the capacity of the Force with the procurement of additional unmanned aerial systems in the coming year to enhance combat readiness and operational effectiveness in all theatres of operations.
General Oluyede Emphasized that he intends to further efforts made by the late Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in the area of housing, by providing affordable accommodation for the personnel of the Nigerian Army.
He said their deliberations during the conference revolved around issues such as administration, training, and operations of the Nigerian Army, particularly on innovative strategies to confront and defeat terrorism, and banditry, amongst other violent extremism that threaten the peaceful existence of Nigeria.
“As a follow-up to our deliberations, the Nigerian Army will, in the coming months, invest more in modern technology to aid its training and ultimately fight its wars.
“The Army will promote realistic and focused training throughout the force and conduct a thorough review of the Army’s specialised training and operations to achieve the desired victory since training directly influences operational outcomes.
“To this end, I have directed that our best be posted to our training schools to drive our professional and military education and produce well-trained personnel with the requisite skill set to meet the demands of the current and future operations.”
Lieutenant General Oluyede said the Nigerian Army will strengthen its professional capacity and combat readiness while standing on the pillars of his command philosophy.
During the closing ceremony, the Chief of Army winged 22 qualified officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army Aviation Corps as pilots and certified maintenance engineers.
This according to the COAS is to strengthen professionalism and combat readiness, utilizing his philosophy.
“Their winging is a moral booster and confirms their certification to fly and maintain the Berakta TV-2drones in our inventory,” stated General Oluyede.
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