Writing By Usman Sani; Editing By Godwin Duru
The Nigerian Army says it will continue to be in the forefront in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in defence of Nigeria.
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu gave the assurance while declaring open a seminar on intensifying warrior ethos, post-traumatic stress disorder management and drug/substance abuse held at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State.
Lt General Waidi Shaibu noted that by integrating lessons from the field with intellectual reflection and doctrinal innovation, the Army can refine its strategies required to secure Nigeria’s enduring stability.
Represented by Major General Ademola Adedoja, the Army Chief stressed that the increasingly complex and evolving nature of contemporary threat landscape demands a more adaptive and holistic approach to the conduct of its operations.
Lt. General Shaibu explained that the seminar highlights the strategic significance of the warrior ethos as a fundamental pillar of operational effectiveness.
He equally identified the inclusion of discussions on post-traumatic stress disorder and drug abuse, which pose serious challenges to combat readiness and troops welfare.
Earlier in his address, the Chief of Innovation and Transformation at the Army headquarters, Major General Olusegun Abai said the seminar was organised to enhance the leadership capacity of junior and middle cadre officers, as well as instill the warrior ethos among troops.
Represented by Major General Mohammed Danja, the Chief of Transformation added that the seminar also aims to create awareness and measures to combat post-traumatic stress disorder and to eliminate the recourse to drugs by troops.
The seminar which was organised by the department of Army Transformation and Innovation, featured lectures and interactive sessions.
The theme of the seminar is: *”From Trauma To Triumph: Building Combat Ready Warriors In The NA”.
Usman Sani
