Insecurity: Obsolete equipment, manpower shortage affect operational efficiency — Army

The Commander of the Infantry Corps, Nigerian Army, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, has said obsolete equipment, manpower shortage and insufficient welfare have affected operational efficiency in the fight against insecurity.  He spoke at the General 2024 Combat Arms Training Week held at the Infantry Corps Centre, Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State.  He, however, commended […]

The Commander of the Infantry Corps, Nigerian Army, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, has said obsolete equipment, manpower shortage and insufficient welfare have affected operational efficiency in the fight against insecurity. 

He spoke at the General 2024 Combat Arms Training Week held at the Infantry Corps Centre, Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State. 

He, however, commended the purposeful leadership of the Chief of Army Staff in addressing the challenges and repositioning the Nigerian Army to defeat current and future threats, noting significant progress in that regard. 

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, meanwhile, has assured troops deployed on various battlefronts that they will receive the highest benefits in recognition of their sacrifices in defending Nigeria. 

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Addressing officers and soldiers at the opening of the training, Lagbaja emphasised the importance of professionalism, lawfulness and loyalty to the constitution in discharging their duties. 

He stressed the significance of successful training at all levels for achieving victory in battle and urged troops not to withhold any ideas or suggestions that could enhance combat capabilities. 

Under his leadership, General Lagbaja reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to engaging with stakeholders to ensure troops receive deserving benefits aligned with their daily sacrifices.