Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), paid a visit to the Nigerian Army Battle Fitness Centre (NABFC) on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Army Spokesman Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement said the purpose of his visit was to observe the ongoing Recruitment Exercise for the 85 Regular Recruits Intake, taking place in Falgore Forest, Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State.
During his address to the Recruitment Board, the COAS expressed confidence in their ability to select the most qualified candidates for the noble profession of soldiering. He emphasized the importance of upholding the standards set by the Nigerian Army (NA) and urged the team to remain focused, committed, and dedicated while carrying out their responsibilities. He emphasized that the exercise should not be viewed as a mere employment opportunity.
Furthermore, the COAS took the opportunity to commission several projects at the NABFC, which were recently completed by the 41 Engineers Brigade in Kaduna. These projects included the newly constructed NABFC Gate, equipped with advanced security systems, as well as a Quarter Guard, Regimental Sergeant Major’s Office, Guards Room, and Administrative Block. Additionally, a 3 km paved concrete walkway, 6 km perimeter block fence, and 4 km of solar-powered street lights were installed.
The COAS expressed his satisfaction with the quality of the completed projects and commended the efforts of the Army Headquarters Department of Administration for their successful execution. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in training, infrastructure development, and creating a conducive environment for capacity building among NA personnel, in line with the principles of his command philosophy.
The visit was attended by Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, as well as the General Officer Commanding 1 Division NA, alongside other senior officers.