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Army Expansion to Boost Operational Capacity, Improve Security Response
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Conflict & Security

Army Expansion to Boost Operational Capacity, Improve Security Response

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nigerian Army is expanding its forces with new brigades and thousands of recruits to enhance its capacity to respond to national security threats.
  • This expansion aligns with the Federal Government's efforts to combat terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and other criminal activities across the country.
  • The Chief of Army Staff emphasized troop welfare and professional development, aiming to transform the army into a resilient and combat-ready force.

The Nigerian Army is undergoing a strategic expansion, including the establishment of new brigades and the recruitment of thousands of soldiers. Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu stated that this move will significantly strengthen the army's operational capacity and improve its response to the nation's security challenges.

In furtherance of the Federal Government’s efforts to address the nation’s security challenges, the Nigerian Army has witnessed a significant increase in recruitment as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

— Lieutenant General Waidi ShaibuDelivering a goodwill message during the Nigerian Army Day Celebration.

Shaibu, represented by Major General W.N. Dangana, explained that the expansion supports the Federal Government's commitment to tackling widespread security issues. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed the increased recruitment, with a focus on adequately training, equipping, and professionally developing the new personnel to contribute to national security.

We are committed to ensuring that these young Nigerians are adequately trained, properly equipped and professionally developed to meet the demands of military service and contribute meaningfully to national security.

— Lieutenant General Waidi ShaibuOn the recruitment and development of new soldiers.

Troops are actively engaged in operations against various threats, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and oil theft. Despite the complexity of these challenges, the army has achieved notable successes, dismantling terrorist enclaves, neutralizing criminal elements, and rescuing hostages. These achievements are attributed to the dedication of personnel working collaboratively with other security agencies and stakeholders.

As Chief of Army Staff, my command philosophy, which aims to transform the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient force capable of decisively discharging its responsibilities within a joint multi-agency environment, places a premium on leadership, professionalism, operational effectiveness and the welfare of our personnel.

— Lieutenant General Waidi ShaibuExplaining his vision for the Nigerian Army.

Shaibu outlined his command philosophy, which prioritizes transforming the Nigerian Army into a professional, adaptable, combat-ready, and resilient force. This philosophy emphasizes leadership, professionalism, operational effectiveness, and troop welfare under the "Soldier First" culture. The army continues to prioritize improving accommodation, healthcare, training, and educational support for its personnel.

Central to this philosophy is the ‘Soldier First’ culture, which recognises that our personnel remain the Nigerian Army’s most valuable asset.

— Lieutenant General Waidi ShaibuHighlighting the importance of personnel welfare.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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