By Augustine Ehikioya
To see things for himself, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has on Wednesday 14 June, 2023 visited the Nigerian Army Battle Fitness Centre (NABFC) to witness the ongoing Recruitment Exercise for 85 Regular Recruits.
The recruitment exercise is taking place at the Falgore Forest, Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano state.
Addressing members of the Recruitment Board, the COAS, in a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General, Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), expressed confidence in their ability to select the most suitable candidates for the soldiering profession.
He charged them not to compromise on the “stipulated standards of the NA, as the exercise is not an employment opportunity.”
He urged the team to remain focused and committed, while upholding the core values of the NA in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The COAS used the opportunity of the visit to commission a number of projects at the NABFC, recently executed by 41 Engineers Brigade, Kaduna.
Some of the projects included newly constructed NABFC Gate, equipped with advance security system, a Quarter Guard, Regimental Sergeant Major’s Office, Guards Room and Administrative Block.
Others are a 3 Km paved concrete walk way, 6 km perimeter block fence and 4 km solar powered street lights.
Gen Yahaya, in the statement, expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the completed projects and commended the efforts of the Army Headquarters Department of Administration for the successful execution of the projects.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in training, infrastructure and providing conducive environment for capacity building amongst NA personnel, in line with the cardinals of his command philosophy.
Among those who attended the occasion are the Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, General Officer Commanding 1 Division NA, among other senior officers.
