The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has granted automatic promotion to 19NA/782148 Private Jamilu Mohammed.
This promotion came as a result of the professional military skills displayed by the soldier at a regimental Quarter Guard during COAS’ operational visit to Command Engineering Depot in Kaduna.
This according to a statement from the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyeam Nwachukwu is in line with one of the pillars of his command philosophy of professionalism.
Decorating the Private soldier with his new badge of rank, the COAS said the soldier who was the Acting Quarter Guard Sergeant had performed his duty far above expectation.
The promotion, he said, was a reward for outstanding performance as an Acting Quarter Guard Sergeant to spur others to always display a high sense of professionalism in whatever task they are assigned to perform.
He added that this would not only improve the system, but also guarantee success in all military Operations.
The COAS, who was at the Command Engineering Depot to inspect the facilities with a view to enhancing the productive capacity of the center said he was impressed with the research and developmental efforts of the engineers.
The Army Chief also said one of his cardinal focus was to prioritise training, capacity building and professionalism amongst personnel of the NA.
The COAS also reaffirmed his commitment to promoting cooperation with other security agencies in defence of the country.
Inspecting facilities during the visit, he expressed satisfaction with the level of work at the depot and urged the Commander to seek further collaboration with relevant experts to quicken delivery rates, as the equipment are urgently required in the theatre of operations.
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