We’ll ensure sustainable support for troops – Army Chief

We’ll ensure sustainable support for troops – Army Chief

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, of continuous support in the provision of needed logistics and guidance for the success of their operations.

COAS stated this in Sokoto on Tuesday in his remarks while declaring open a one-day seminar on warrior ethos,  organized by the Department of Army Transformation and Innovation.

Represented by the Acting GOC, 8 Division, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, he said the seminar is one of the many measures placed to mitigate the challenges faced by the troops while operating in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous security environment.

He said, “I can assure you of my continuous support to provide the much-needed logistics and guidance required for the execution of your tasks.

“The Nigerian Army has continued to review its tactics, techniques, and procedures to come up with both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to defeat these challenges.

“This seminar was therefore premised on the need to improve the capacity of NA personnel towards enhancing warrior ethos and the battle-winning mentality.

“It will also highlight the threats of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism in Nigeria.

“In addition, the prevailing incidence of drug and substance abuse among troops deployed in theatres of operation has become quite worrisome and necessitates troops’ awareness in a bid to enhance combat effectiveness.”

He urged commanders at all levels to continue to come up with innovative ideas to upscale their approaches towards improving man – man-management and battle readiness, which he said is in line with his Command Philosophy for the Nigerian Army.

COAS further commended the Department of Army Innovation and Transformation for organizing the seminar, which he said would raise necessary operational and situational awareness of the troops.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for his continuous strategic guidance and invaluable support to the Nigerian Army.