The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reinstated his commitment to the training and retraining of personnel of the Nigerian Army (NA) in line with approved training directives.

Lagbaja stated this on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Mid-Year Courses Appraisal and Curriculum Harmonization Workshop held by the Headquarters, Training and Doctrine Command, NA (HQ TRADOC NA) in Minna, Niger State capital.

The COAS, represented at the workshop by the Commander of TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, commended the participants for displaying a high level of professionalism in advancing improved training activities for the NA Training Schools.Related PostsUSAID, Kebbi health ministry map out five-year strategic development planLG Autonomy: FG not superior to state constitutionally, we know what is good for our people — MakindeAlleged corruption: Kano govt files fresh charge against Ganduje

He charged the participants to remain resolute in their pursuit of excellence towards achieving combat readiness of troops through training.

While reiterating the need to upscale military training to meet global standards, he emphasised that the security challenges confronting the nation must be defeated.

He challenged participants to remain focused and committed to achieving the desired training goal for optimal performance of the NA.

The closing ceremony of the workshop was followed by a cocktail party in honour of the participants held at the TRADOC Nigerian Army Officers’ Mess, Minna Military Cantonment.