Army chief orders soldiers to be alert on duty post to detect, counter terrorism

Published:August 23,2013

The Chief of Army Staff said this on Friday.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, on Friday ordered soldiers to be alert at their duty post to detect and counter terrorism.

Mr. Ihejirika gave the order at the closing ceremony of the second Commanding Officers’ Workshop for the senior course 36 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna.

He stressed the need for the officers to imbibe attitudinal change, ensure optimum utilisation of funds and good management of men to tackle insecurity.

He said that the military had developed new principles to guide its operation and introduced new training modules.

The Army chief also urged troops to be more alert at their duty post to tackle the security challenges in the country.

“This is necessary if emerging contemporary security challenges is to be dealt with and if our statutory duty of defending the territorial integrity of the country is to be fulfilled,’’ he said.

Mr. Ihejirika said that the theme of the workshop, “Building the Capacity of Unit Commanders to meet Contemporary Challenges,” was aimed at improving efficiency, knowledge and functional administration of the participants.

Earlier, the Acting Commandant and Director of Studies, AFCSC, Rear Admiral Samuel Alade, urged the workshop participants to ensure that they utilise the practical aspect of the training.

“This will enable you discharge your duties effectively in securing the nation,” he said.

(NAN)