The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya says the Nigerian Army would utilise the support of international entities to defeat the security threats confronting the country.
Mr Yahaya stated this in Bauchi on Monday during the inauguration of the 2023 Combat Arms Training Week, organised by the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps and Infantry Corps, Bauchi.
“We shall utilise the support of international entities to defeat the various threats confronting Nigeria,” he said.
Mr Yahaya added, “These measures, as vigorously pursued and sustained, will make the Nigerian Army and indeed the combat arms better equipped to take on present and future security challenges.”
According to him, the combat arms of the army have been performing creditably in discharging assigned missions in various internal and foreign operational environments with remarkable successes.
He said the feat was achieved due to the resolve and determination of President Muhammadu Buhari to support the military in performing its constitutional responsibilities through improved funding, clear strategic directives and provision of needed logistics.
“Efforts are being sustained at the highest levels to rejig the Nigerian Army,” he said.
The army chief added that it was also imperative for the combat arms and other components of the army to continue to look inward and make the best use of available resources.
The COAS reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to continue to evolve along with the dynamics of society.
In his remarks, the commander, Armoured Corps, Bauchi, Maj:-Gen. Mohammed Ahmed said the combat arms had benefited immensely from the COAS’ transformational drive.
He highlighted some benefits, including the acquisition and induction of new Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), upgrading training facilities, and creation of new formations and units.
Others included the construction of new accommodations for officers and soldiers, among others.
Also, Governor Bala Mohammed said that in line with global best practices, it was ideal for forces to train regularly to maintain combat readiness.
“It is not out of place for the combat arms to constantly engage officers and men in training,” the governor said.
(NAN)
