Only training can bring the best in soldiers, says Director

Only training can bring the best in soldiers, says Director

The Director, Personnel Management, Army, Brig.-Gen. Arogundade Oyelade, on Monday tasked soldiers to give priority to their training circles so as to bring out the best in them.

Oyelade gave the charge at the opening of the Army Headquarters Garrison Warrant Officers and Senior Non Commission Officers competition 2023, in Abuja.

“Training is a continuum in the military, for it is only through training that the best of us can be brought out,” he added.

He said that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) had placed premium on the training of personnel, especially in the face of internal security operations.

“I do not expect to see anything short of the highest standards commensurate with your rank and status in the system.

“I will therefore employ all of you to leverage on the available training resources to bring the best to the fore in order to achieve the desires of the COAS for the Nigerian Army.

“Especially in your endurance building, discipline and team spirit as you go through the rigorous of the competition.

“I’m aware you have been on a two week training spanning obstacle crossing, swimming, drill, endurance run, weapon training and map reading which must have taken their toll on you.

“In spite of these, the standard of the command over time is very high and I’m convinced that you are all firmly aware of this and have trained accordingly,” he said.

Similarly, Acting Assistant Director, Physical Training, AHQ Garrison, Lt.-Col. Daniel Ezebuchie, said the competition was in compliance with the army forecast of event for 2023.

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Ezebuchi said the competition was assembled on June 6, with a two-week pre-competition training which covered weapons handling, obstacle course, map reading, drill and swimming.

He added that the competition was an important aspect of military training aimed at enhancing troops’ physical fitness and combat readiness.

Ezebuchi added that it was also aimed at evaluating troops’ confidence as well as to promote and instill team spirit and cooperation among them.

He said that participants were drawn from Army Headquarters departments and other units within the garrison’s areas of responsibility.

“For the participants, the highest of standards will be expected in your output, not your years of experience in the Service,” he said.

By PRNigeria