By Hassan Ibrahim
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Faruk Yahaha has said that in its efforts towards increasing the manpower requirement of the Nigerian Army to meet its constitutional responsibilities considering the numerous security challenges bedeviling the nation, recruitment has become imperative.
He stated this as the Reviewing Officer of the 84th Passing Out Parade held at Depot Nigerian Army,Zaria
He said that the 6,251 recruited soldiers would be deployed to counter the activities of criminal elements that has adversely affected the socio-economic development of this country.
He noted that Nigeria is faced with numerous security challenges occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, armed bandits, kidnappers, separatist agitators, religious extremists and other criminal elements.
“I wish to state that the Nigerian Army with the support of the Federal Government will continue to do everything possible to surmount the various security challenges confronting the country until Nigeria becomes safe for all.
Adding that the adoption of cyclic training, which allows each recruit to undergo every aspect of training in Depot Nigerian Army, has made you a strong force to be reckoned with and has also prepared you all for the challenges ahead as you commence your career as soldiers of the Nigerian Army.
“To the passing out recruits, accept my deepest congratulations for the successful completion of your initial soldier training at this Institution.
“Equally, I welcome you to the Nigerian Army, where a lot would be required from you in terms of loyalty, selfless service, courage, discipline, integrity and respect for others which are the core values of the Nigerian Army.
The army boss tasked the new soldiers to always do their utmost best in order to sustain these values through high professional standards in order to enhance your individual ability and our overall combat readiness. I therefore urge you to assimilate and retain the mental, physical and spiritual training given to you at this Institution and the ones you will be exposed to at your respective units, formations and corps.
He commended the Commandant, his team of instructors and the entire staff for this unique achievement of turning out another set of professional soldiers. I implore you not to relent on your efforts at raising and maintaining high standards and quality of the Nigerian soldiers through improved training of the recruits.
