Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of renewed vigour from the army formations in combating myriads of security challenges bedevilling parts of the country.
The Army chief, who was the Reviewing Officer and Special Guest of Honour, disclosed this at the Passing-out Parade of 85 Regular Recruit Intake at Depot, Nigerian Army, Zaria, yesterday.
The COAS said the passing-out of 6,315 recruits would bridge one of the gaps identified by the army in its fight to tame insecurity.
Lagbaja assured that in the coming days, the law-abiding citizens would witness renewed stability and atmosphere of peace, to enable them to go about with their lawful businesses. The COAS tasked the Commandant, Depot NA and his team to take a few months off from now to next recruitment, to reflect on how to improve training towards aligning the product of Depot NA with emerging requirements in the field.
He assured that the Nigerian Army Headquarters would continue to support the training objectives of the institution through provision of adequate facility and equipment. While congratulating the new soldiers, the COAS tasked them to exhibit a high sense of loyalty, professionalism and discipline to enable them to succeed.
In an interview with newsmen at the event, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, expressed optimism that the new soldiers would augment the armys efforts in its fight against insecurity.He, therefore, raised a special case for Kaduna State, to deploy more personnel in areas affected by banditry and insurgency to restore peace and stability in the affected areas.
