{"id":12772,"date":"2025-08-17T19:10:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T19:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=12772"},"modified":"2025-08-17T19:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T19:10:30","slug":"nigerian-army-relocates-special-forces-training-school-to-nasarawa-for-enhanced-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=12772","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Army Relocates Special Forces Training School to Nasarawa for Enhanced Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigerian Army has officially moved its Special Forces Training School from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, in a strategic effort to strengthen training and operational capacity of its elite troops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, announced the relocation during the foundation-laying ceremony and inauguration of new facilities at the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to him, the decision was taken to provide a safer and more conducive environment for advanced training, enabling personnel to acquire the skills needed to confront today\u2019s complex security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe relocation is designed to create an ideal environment for training our special forces and equipping them with the competencies required for the peculiar nature of their missions,\u201d Oluyede said. He noted that the institution is envisioned to become a hub of excellence and professionalism, preparing future generations of officers to excel as part of the \u201celite and unconquerable force\u201d of the Nigerian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oluyede added that since assuming office, one of his top priorities has been to ensure that Nigerian troops receive training comparable to global standards. He stressed that the facility would further enhance the Army\u2019s capacity to respond effectively to evolving threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy visit is not just to lay the foundation for new structures, but to lay the groundwork for a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice,\u201d he said, while reaffirming his commitment to improving the welfare of troops and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He commended the personnel of the Special Forces Command for their dedication, urging them to maintain professionalism and resilience in their operations. 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