Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai charges newly graduated recruits of the Nigerian Army Depot to embrace selfless service, patriotism and high sense of discipline.
Gen. Buratai gave the charge when while speaking as the Reviewing Officer at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 75 Regular Recruits Intake of the Depot Nigerian Army, at the weekend in Zaria.
Represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Mechanised Division (GOC), Enugu, Maj-Gen. Adamu Babayo-Abubakar, identified discipline, commitment, dedication and patriotism as unambiguous path to success in life.
He said the Nigerian Army Depot had remained pivotal in the production of lower cadre manpower for the Nigerian Army.
He said: “This had been happily executed in the transformation of the able bodied young men and women from civilians into combatant soldiers recruited to rely on to defend our territorial integrity from external and internal threats.
“This function had even become more important, particularly in this period of doubting but insurmountable security challenges.
“Therefore, the role of this institution in manpower development of Nigerian Army is critical toward ensuring national security and economic development.”
The COAS said the rigorous training received from the Depot Nigerian Army was meant to mold them to become vibrant soldiers that would actively defend the integrity of their fatherland; and them to be disciplined and work hard to prosper in their future endeavours.
He also charged them to continue to strive hard to in order to be symbols of pride to their families, good ambassadors of the Depot, the Nigerian Army and the nation.
He commended the Commandant Nigerian Army Depot, Brig. Gen. Christopher Musa and other personnel for providing adequate professional training to the young soldiers and structural development.
Buratai urged them to keep the flag flying for the good of the nation.
About 5,898 recruits out of the initial 6,000 recruits passed from the depot after the parade.
The passing out parade featured presentation of awards to deserving recruits who distinguished themselves.
