Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has tasked the Depot Nigerian Army (NA), Osogbo, Osun State, to ensure adequate training and professionalism in producing top-notch soldiers that Nigerians can be proud of.
Oluyede gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the Depot on Monday.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele, on Monday, in Abuja.
The COAS urged officers and instructors to align with his vision of enhancing the Nigerian Army’s capabilities in discharging its constitutional responsibilities.
He stated that the quality of soldiers produced directly reflects on the Army’s image and national security.
He charged them to train the recruits with passion, focusing on capacity development with the sole aim of producing high-quality personnel.
The COAS toured and inspected the training facilities and infrastructure within the Depot.
He also assessed the current state of readiness and identified areas for improvement, aiming to enhance the Army’s operational readiness and performance.