By Paul Michael, Defense Editor, Abuja
Chief of Army Staff ( COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has charged Commanding Officers of the Nigerian Army to think out of box in coming up with strategies to deal with contemporary security challenges in a joint environment across the country.
The COAS made the charge during the opening ceremony of first commanding officers Workshop on Monday 28 February, 2022 at Headquarters 82 Division, Enugu. Adding that there is need for officers to enhance their capacities.
The 5-day workshop, with theme “Enhancing the Capacity of Commanding Officers for Effective Operations in a joint Environment”, attracted participants from South East, South West and South South as well as representatives of Security Agencies.
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It is aimed at equipping the participants with requisite command and leadership skills to function optimally.
The COAS, who was represented by the Corps Commander Nigerian Army Engineers, Maj. Gen. Kamilu Kadiri urged the participants to pay deep attention to the lectures and actively participate in discussions to achieve a positive change of attitude in training and conduct of operations across theatres.
Lt. Gen. Yahaya added that in order to achieve the desired end-state, which is defeat of the adversary, there is the need to enhance the capacity of officers and soldiers through continuous training.
He lamented that the inadequate training of personnel in a joint environment is the major problem affecting successful military operations in the country.
The COAS pledged that Nigerian Army would at all times remain resilient and committed in defending the integrity of Nigeria through uncompromising training program.
He commended the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, his Officers and soldiers for putting good preparations to ensure a successful workshop.
