Army chief lists 28,000 recruitment, 12 divisions as achievements.
….Shaibu highlights 681 housing units, operational expansion in first year By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has highlighted the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel and the provision of 681 housing units as some of his major achievements in his first year in office.
Shaibu disclosed this in a goodwill message to officers, soldiers, civilian staff and their families, published on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Wednesday to mark his first 365 days as Chief of Army Staff.
He said the Federal Government’s approval for the expansion of the Army and recruitment of additional personnel represented significant steps towards strengthening its capacity to address the country’s security challenges.
“One of the most significant achievements in the past year is the Federal Government’s approval to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions, along with the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel,” he said. According to him, the expansion is aimed at strengthening territorial coverage, improving operational responsiveness, enhancing the protection of vulnerable communities and providing greater capacity for sustained security operations across the country. The Army chief said his administration had focused on improving operational effectiveness, institutional capacity and professional standards in line with the constitutional responsibilities of the service. He explained that the Army’s transformation agenda was guided by five strategic pillars: Professional Excellence, Robust Administration, Operational Readiness, Strategic Cooperation and Exemplary Leadership.
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