Depot Nigerian Army Gets New Commandant

The new Commandant of Depot Nigerian Army Zaria Kaduna state, Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu Abdullahi has has taken over command as the 38th Commandant of the military institution.

n his valedictory remarks, the outgone Commandant Major General Peter Malla appreciated officers and soldiers of Depot Nigerian Army for their support in his ten months tenure as the commandant while urging them to extend same gesture to his successor. 

He said that during his tour of duty, deliberate efforts were made to drive the administrative, training and logistics activities of Depot Nigerian Army, in the direction that conform to the contemporary and anticipated future threats bedeviling the nation. 

General Peter said the rejigging of the training activities was aimed at ensuring that the young able-bodied Nigerians being chunked out of Depot Nigerian Army were well trained in accordance with the reality of the contemporary operating environment of the Nigerian Army so as to enhance their readiness to confront the odious tasks that awaits them in the field. 

He further appreciated the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja for all the support he has rendered to Depot NA during his tenure as the Commandant.

In his remarks, the new Commandant commended the Major General Mala for his laudable achievement of ensuring mission specific training while pledging to consolidate on the achievement of his predecessor in line with the COAS command Philosophy which is to “Transform the Nigerian Army into a well- trained, equipped and highly motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.

He therefore appreciated the COAS for giving him the opportunity to serve in his capacity while urging officers and men of the oldest Nigerian Army institution to cooperate and support him for successful training of the fighting machines of the Army.

Highlight of the event was the symbolic signing of handing and taking over notes, presentation of Depot lag NA Flag to the incoming Commandant and decorations of Depot NA insignia.

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