The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised that strong leadership and ongoing training are fundamental to the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army in addressing contemporary security challenges.
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu made the statement while addressing officers during an operational tour of the 1 Division Area of Responsibility in Kaduna.
This assertion establishes a framework for the subsequent discussion regarding the tour.
According to a release signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief maintained that leadership is the most decisive factor in tackling insecurity and safeguarding lives and property.
He urged officers to remain exemplary figures whom soldiers can confidently rely on, stressing that leading troops in battle is a core responsibility of every officer.
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At a separate parade address, he called on soldiers to obey and trust their commanders, noting that loyalty, discipline and commitment are essential in fulfilling their constitutional duties.
General Shaibu further described training as the best gift the institution offers its personnel, encouraging soldiers to leverage courses provided by the Nigerian Army training schools and divisional institutions to advance their competence and pursue personal development.
He reaffirmed that the welfare of troops remains a priority under his leadership.
As part of the visit, he commissioned a newly built soldiers’ canteen at the Division Headquarters.
The operational tour marks his first visit to 1 Division since assuming office.