The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged Commanding Officers and their equivalents at the tactical level of the Nigerian Army to uphold the highest standard of professionalism in their respective units, and to set the bar for discipline, courage, and valour.
The COAS gave the charge on Thursday 10 July 2025, during the closing ceremony of the Second Commanding Officers Workshop held at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba, Jos.
Lieutenant General Oluyede noted that the efficient discharge of responsibilities at their level is crucial to achieving the military endstate in the campaign objectives across the various theatres of operation.
He therefore encouraged the officers to pay adequate attention to the welfare of their subordinates, stressing that a motivated force is essential for optimal performance.
The COAS further emphasised the importance of leveraging the knowledge acquired during the Workshop to enhance leadership capabilities in their respective formations.
According to him, the value of such professional engagements lies in translating theory into action through improved operational planning, decisive leadership, and a renewed commitment to the values and ethos of the Nigerian Army.
