The Chief of Army Staff, COAS Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya says that the Nigerian Army under his watch will continue to prioritise training of troops in order to attain professional competence required to deal with security challenges in the country.
The COAS made the remark on Tuesday, while declaring open, the Second Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2022 at the Headquarters 8 Division Nigerian Army, Giginya Barracks in Sokoto state.
Speaking further, the COAS noted that the workshop themed, “Equipment Maintenance and Operational Efficiency: The Role of Operational and Tactical Level Commanders in the Nigerian Army as well as Sister Services through Inter Agency Cooperation” was apt and in consonance with his vision for the Nigerian Army.
General Yahaya expressed optimism that the workshop would shape the operational focus and approaches of Commanding Officers and Junior Commanders toward operating effectively and efficiently in a joint environment.
The COAS appreciated the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari for his tireless support to the Nigerian Army.
In a goodwill message, the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal lauded the contributions of the Nigerian Army to the maintenance of peace and security in the state and the nation at large.
He added that synergy with other services and security agencies has further enhanced the fight against insecurity in the north west.
Speaking at the occasion, a traditional monarch, His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, commended troops of the Nigerian Army under the COAS for their effort and sacrifices in maintaining security in the country and prayed for peace in the nation.
Earlier in an address of welcome, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Operation HADARIN DAJI, Major General Uwem Bassey appreciated the COAS for approving 8 Division to host the Workshop and for providing the logistics support for the training.
He assured the COAS of the continued commitment of officers and soldiers of 8 Division to ongoing operations to turn the tide against the nation’s adversaries.
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