The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has said that security was not the sole prerogative of the country’s security agencies, rather collaborative support of all citizens was key.
Oluyede stated this at the Army Headquarters Department of Administration First Quarter Year 2025 Veteran Affairs pre-retirement training business development seminar held in Kaduna.
Represented by Major General U.T. Opuene, Deputy Chief of Administration, Nigerian Army, COAS said the training has continued to leverage the achievements and successes of the previous seminars as well as inputs of Nigerian Army (NA) and veterans in the pursuit of national security while enhancing their general well-being in every ramification.
“The training is in tandem with my Command Philosophy, which is to consolidate the transformation of the Nigerian Army towards bequeathing a well-motivated and combat-ready force that can effectively discharge its constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi-agency environment.”
He said the seminar would focus on the imperatives of the Nigerian Army personnel scheduled for retirement in the next couple of years and veterans towards enhanced mindset on retirement lifestyle and possible business engagement.
Oluyede explained that given the constant evolution, both political and economic, and in particular security impasses and their impact on the well-being of citizens across Nigeria, it was pertinent to state that security was not the sole prerogative of the Nation’s security apparatus, collaborative support of all citizens was very key.
“The deliberate collaborations, synergy and services of our serving, retired and discharged personnel with a good understanding of the security working system would further facilitate effective security management in the country.”
Earlier in his address, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Mayirenso Saraso said the seminar was a unique opportunity for capacity development for the participants.
“The seminar is expected to consolidate on the gains of the previous editions while addressing gaps in the employment of Nigerian Army personnel and veterans in information gathering and other supporting roles to military operations.”
He said it was also expected to boost the morale of personnel, and veterans and give them a sense of belonging while enhancing their productivity and welfare in retirement.
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