Army trains personnel on leadership, warns against substance abuse in operations
Army trains personnel on leadership, warns against substance abuse in operations
The Nigerian Army on Thursday trained troops from the Theatre Command, Maiduguri in Borno on leadership and effects of drug and substance abuse in operations.
The training with the theme “Transformational Leadership and Nigerian Army Operational Effectiveness In A Joint And Multi- Agency Environment” was declared open by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.
Oluyede who was represented by the Theatre Commander Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, said leadership is a critical component of combat power, and remained central to the success of every military operation.
He tasked participants to properly utilise what the learn from the training organised by the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Transformation and Innovation for maximum results.
Oluyede tasked them on dangers of drug and substance abuse on combat readiness highlighted during the training, and lauded its inclusion in the training.
Earlier, the head in the Transformation and Innovation department, Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Abai, expressed concern over drug abuse related issues among the troops, saying the issue was undermining effectiveness in combat readiness.
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Abai, who was represented by Maj.-Gen. Simyimah Nicodamus, said the programme was designed to enhance leadership efforts, institutionalise mentorship and inspire junior and mid-cadre commanders to embrace efficiency in military operations.
He urge participants to put in their best in the prepared packages to achieve a complete appreciation of the intended benefits.
According to him, the programme will afford all present the opportunity to freely interact, discuss and share ideas in the process of raising a discerning and competent junior and mid-level commanders in the Nigerian Army.
“I acknowledge the fact that you as field commanders have an important role to play in ensuring that troops imbibe the appropriate values and expected professional competence required for a successful career in the Nigerian Army.
“I therefore urge you all to contribute meaningfully during this Seminar bearing in mind that every little effort in raising competent leaders for the Nigerian Army is a path towards achieving the Nigerian Army’s operational objectives.
