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Army passes out over 3,000 recruits in Ebonyi to boost national security
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Army passes out over 3,000 recruits in Ebonyi to boost national security

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nigerian Army passed out over 3,000 new recruits in Ebonyi State to bolster national security efforts.
  • The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, urged the recruits to uphold discipline, loyalty, and professionalism in their service.
  • The expansion of the Army's manpower capacity is part of the Federal Government's strategy to address prevailing security challenges across the country.

The Nigerian Army has graduated over 3,000 new recruits at its Depot in Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, a move aimed at significantly reinforcing the nation's manpower capacity to tackle security challenges. Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, addressed the new soldiers, charging them to maintain discipline, loyalty, and professionalism as they embark on their military careers.

The graduation follows similar recruit pass-out ceremonies recently held at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, and the newly established training depot in Osogbo, Osun State, reflecting the Army’s sustained expansion of its force generation capacity.

— Col. Appolonia AneleHighlighting the Nigerian Army's ongoing expansion of its training and manpower.

According to the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, this passing-out parade is part of a sustained effort by the Federal Government to strengthen national defense. Similar ceremonies have recently taken place at other training depots, including Zaria and Osogbo, reflecting the Army's commitment to expanding its force generation capabilities.

He urged the new soldiers to remain vigilant, disciplined and mission-focused, stressing that their loyalty to the Constitution and constituted authorities must remain unwavering.

— Lieutenant General Waidi ShaibuChief of Army Staff's charge to the newly passed-out recruits.

Lieutenant General Shaibu emphasized that the recruits' rigorous training has prepared them for modern warfare and Nigeria's evolving security landscape. He urged them to remain vigilant, disciplined, and mission-focused, stressing the unwavering importance of loyalty to the Constitution and constituted authorities. The Army chief highlighted the nation's significant investment in their training, expecting them to reciprocate with courage, professionalism, and selfless service.

The Army chief described the establishment of the Amasiri-Edda Depot as a strategic step towards strengthening the Nigerian Army’s training infrastructure and manpower development in line with its transformation agenda.

— Col. Appolonia AneleCommenting on the strategic importance of the new training depot.

Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, praised the Nigerian Army for establishing the depot in the state, recognizing it as a critical national asset that enhances security, stimulates economic activity, and creates opportunities for local residents. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to collaborating with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to promote peace, stability, and development.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining collaboration with the Armed Forces and other security agencies in promoting peace, stability and development.

— Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna NwifuruEbonyi State Governor's pledge of continued collaboration with security agencies.
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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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