Army charges young soldiers to uphold training standards
The Nigerian Army has charged young soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to uphold discipline, professionalism and training standards in their military careers.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Nigerian Army has charged young soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to uphold discipline, professionalism and training standards in their military careers.
The Chief of Training (Army), Maj.-Gen. Valentine Okoro, gave the charge on Friday at the closing ceremony of Exercise Shining Star Course 12/2026 in Abuja.
Okoro, represented by the Deputy Chief of Training, Linkages and Integration, Brig.-Gen. Igbokwe Ukaegbu, said training remained critical to preparing soldiers for contemporary security challenges.
He said the exercise provided a vital transition from basic training to unit life by allowing the young soldiers to consolidate their skills in realistic field conditions.
According to him, the exercise tested teamwork, leadership, endurance, initiative and decision-making, while strengthening discipline, regimentation and collective responsibility.
“The standard you maintain in peace will largely determine your effectiveness in operations,” Okoro said.
He urged commanders to sustain progressive training and mentorship, address identified weaknesses through continuation training and document lessons learnt for future improvement.
The Chief of Training tasked the soldiers to remain physically fit, mentally alert and professionally competent, while demonstrating loyalty to constituted authority.
He also urged them to uphold discipline, courage, integrity and respect for human rights, stressing that their conduct on and off duty would shape public confidence in the Army.
Okoro said the contemporary security environment required soldiers who were adaptable, resilient and proficient in the use of weapons and military equipment.
Earlier, the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Maj.-Gen. John Lar, said the eight-week exercise was designed to enhance the professional knowledge and practical competence of the young soldiers.
Lar said the programme combined classroom instruction with practical exercises to prepare the soldiers for effective service in their respective units.
He urged the participants to apply the knowledge acquired with discipline, dedication, initiative and a strong sense of responsibility.
The commander said the Army remained committed to providing relevant and quality training in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s philosophy of building a professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient force.
The exercise, which commenced on July 27, ended on Sept. 18 with the participation of young soldiers from the 90 Regular Recruit Intake.(NAN)
Edited by Yakubu Uba
The Nigerian Army has charged young soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to uphold discipline, professionalism and training standards in their military careers.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah A socio-political movement, Nigeria Forward (NF), has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his administration’s reforms are driving infrastructure, connectivity, production and job creation. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh (SAN), made the call at the officialContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), has called on the institution’s incoming administration to respect the place of the Senate in its academic governance. Olatunji-Bello made the call in her valedictory lecture titled: “From Vision to Legacy; Leadership, Institutional Transformation and the Making ofContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike Dangote Refinery says it plans to double its workforce as it targets 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) capacity from 700,000 bpd by 2029. Mr Devakumar Edwin, Group Vice President, Oil and Gas and Fertiliser, Dangote Industries Ltd., disclosed while taking newsmen on a tour of theContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State says it is committed to tackling the out-of-school children challenge through the distribution of educational materials to more than 3,000 pupils in 22 schools across the council. The Chairman of the LCDA, Mrs Amope Adedeji, made this knownContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says about 250,000 serving non-professional teachers are to be licensed through the Federal Government’s Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP). This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Media, TRCN, Esther Chiwar. Chiwar said the initiative, led byContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria says Africa is confronted with a difficult choice between servicing external debt and investing scarce public resources in healthcare, education, food security and job creation. AHF said this on Friday in Lokoja through a statement by Mr Steve Aborisade, its SeniorContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered full and transparent investigation into the death of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger. The detainees were arrested during enforcement operations around Lt.-Gen. Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi Estate in Minna over allegations ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Oladipupo Fasan, the Head of Cardiology, National Hospital, Abuja (NHA), says teaching young people Basic Life Support (BLS) skills can help to reduce preventable deaths from sudden cardiac emergencies. Fasan stated this on Friday in Abuja during a training programme on emergency resuscitation and BLS organisedContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance, on Friday in Abuja signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve Fiscal-Monetary Policy Coordination. The Governor the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, said that the occasion marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s pursuit of stronger macroeconomic management,Continue Reading
Privacy Policy Designed using Magazine News Byte. Powered by WordPress.