Ex-NAF officer faults FG’s timeline for functional army divisions

The Federal Government's timeline for establishing four new army divisions has been sharply criticized by a former Nigerian Air Force spokesman. Group Captain Sadeeq Shehu (Retd.) described the government's projected timeline for making these divisions combat-ready as unrealistic. He argues that the stipulated months are insufficient for the new units to achieve full operational capacity and readiness for engagement.

Shehu, who previously served as the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, expressed his concerns regarding the feasibility of the government's plan. His critique suggests a significant gap between the administration's stated goals and the practical realities of military development and training. The government's initiative aims to bolster the nation's security apparatus by creating these new divisions, but Shehu's comments cast doubt on the projected speed of their implementation.

The former officer's assessment implies that a more extended period is necessary for the proper training, equipping, and integration of personnel and resources required for effective combat readiness. His statement raises questions about the strategic planning and resource allocation behind the army division expansion.

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it is unrealistic to expect any of them to be combat-ready within the stipulated months.