By Mu’azu Abubakar Albarkawa, Kaduna
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Faruk Yahaya has enjoined the personnel of the Nigerian Army to be responsive and professional in the discharge of their duties.
The chief of army staff made the call during the Passing out Parade (PoP) of 5,800 soldiers of the 81 Regular Recruit Intake on Saturday in Zaria.
Yahaya, who was the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer of the PoP urges the new soldiers to maintain a high standard of professionalism and remain good ambassadors of Depot Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“As for the passing out recruits, you are all aware, Nigeria is currently facing numerous security challenges such as the activities of Boko Haram Terrorists, armed bandits, kidnappers, secessionist agitators and other criminal elements.
“I wish to state that these security challenges can only be surmounted by the collective resolve and effort of every officer and soldier of the Nigerian Army including those of you passing out today,’’ he said.
He further sued the new soldiers to apply the mental, physical and moral training acquired over the past few months as well as those they will be exposed to at their respective units, formations and corps.
He added that the army expect them to uphold the Nigerian Army Core Values of Loyalty, Selfless Service, Courage, Discipline, Integrity and Respect for Others which are sacred to all our personnel.
The COAS noted that Depot Nigerian Army since its establishment in 1924 has borne the responsibility of moulding selected able bodied citizens into well trained and disciplined soldiers to meet the manpower demands of the Nigerian Army.
According to him, the function of moulding selected able bodied citizens into well trained and disciplined soldiers was of utmost importance and remains relevant considering the numerous security challenges presently bedeviling our great nation.
