The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called on the graduating officers of the Logistics Staff Course (LSC) 21/2024 at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM) to uphold the high standards of professionalism and excellence instilled during their training.
General Lagbaja, represented by the General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, delivered this message at the graduation ceremony held at NACOLM’s permanent site in Ojo, Lagos. The event marked a significant milestone in the careers of the 32 middle cadre officers who completed the course.
In a statement by the College Public Relations Officer, Major George Okupe, the COAS emphasized the critical role of logistics in modern military operations and urged the graduates to maintain these principles as they advance in their careers. He also praised the officers for their dedication and commitment throughout the training process.
He commended the Commandant, faculty and the entire College community for the effective fulfilment of the College’s mission while highlighting the significance of training more officers to fill logistics roles across various Army Headquarters departments, formations and units, such as crucial for sustaining effective operations nationwide.
He further urged NACOLM to continue enhancing its efforts in this essential area. General Lagbaja reiterated his command philosophy of “Transforming the Nigerian Army into a Well-trained, equipped and Highly Motivated Force Towards Achieving our Constitutional Responsibilities Within a Joint Environment”.
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He used the opportunity to express his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his strategic guidance and unwavering support for the Nigerian Army.
Earlier, the Commandant NACOLM, Major General Wisdom Etuk, noted that the College is graduating 32 officers, comprising Nigerian Army officers, one Nigerian Navy officer, one Nigerian Air Force officer and an allied officer from the Gambia Army.
He emphasized that the presence of the allied officer reflects the COAS’s commitment to fostering strong military ties and enhancing regional security, particularly in West Africa.
Major General Etuk assured the COAS that the graduates were well-prepared to meet the leadership and staff demands of the Nigerian Army and encouraged them to continue building on the professional foundation established during their training.
The event also featured a presentation of certificates, awards and honors, induction of graduates into the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (CIPSM) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) as well as a group photograph and refreshments at the NACOLM Officers’ Mess.
