Army Chief of Staff Taoreed Lagbaja says the army will organize more training to rejuvenate the fighting spirit of the troops taking part in various operations across the country. Mr. Lagbaja was speaking at the opening of a one-day seminar organized by the Army Transformation Department. and Innovation for the troops of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
The seminar had as its theme: “Intensification of the warrior spirit, regiment in the Nigerian army, management of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and drug abuse”.
He said the country currently faces a myriad of complex security challenges that place enormous responsibility on staff to mitigate them.
“To resolve this, the military must continue to review its tactics, techniques, and procedures, and devise implementable strategies to defeat adversaries with both kinetic and non-kinetic means.
“In addition, we are concerned about the prevailing incidence of drug and substance abuse, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder, among troops deployed in theaters of operation across the country.
“These concerns required that troops be sensitized to the effects of drug and substance abuse and stress disorder management to maintain combat effectiveness,” he said.
Lagbaja said it was important for army commanders at all levels to redirect their efforts towards restoring the fighting spirit of all troops under their command.
“This cannot be achieved without discipline, which is the fulcrum on which all aspects of military regimentation rest.
“The regiment helps create the bond, cohesion and discipline necessary for the conduct of military operations.
“That is why this seminar seeks to rekindle the warrior and regimental spirit in all commanders and their troops through innovative thinking; critical approaches and implementable strategies based on my command philosophy,” he added.
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The army chief said that the seminar will also be used to rejuvenate the principles of basic welding with strict adherence to army traditions, customs and ethics.
He said the military under his command had taken practical steps to improve the operational effectiveness and management of his leadership, which are the focal points of his mission statement.
Lagbaja assured that the army would remain loyal to the constitutional democratic government headed by President Bola Tinubu along with the interest of well-meaning Nigerians.
(YAYA)
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