The Nigerian Army has attained new heights in the Global Firepower Index of 2024 as it is currently the 39th ranked country out of 145 countries assessed.
While briefing Journalists on the series of activities airmarked for the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024 at the Army Headquarters Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja said the theme was carefully selected considering the significance of transformation for combat readiness and proficiency towards attaining a robust national security.
The event taking place in Jos the Plateau State capital has as its theme: “Transforming the Nigerian Army: Imperative for Combating Contemporary Security Challenges within a Joint Environment”.
The Nigerian Army will use the event to demonstrate its stance as an instrument of national unity, integration, development and to highlight its achievements, capabilities and enduring reputation with the marking of the 2024 Nigerian Army Day Celebration NADCEL 2024.
This according to him supports economic prosperity and resilient democracy, in accordance with Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
"Plateau State was selected for this year’s celebration and the Executive Governor of the State has graciously accepted to host the Nigerian Army. It is instructive to state that 3 Division which is one of the oldest Division in the Nigerian Army is the Host Formation for this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration"
Some of the programed scheduled for this year's celebration include: special Jumma’at Prayers and Interdenominational Church Services would hold across all our formations and units on Friday 28th and Sunday 30th June respectively.
On 3rd July, we shall have speaking engagement visits to at least one secondary school in each state of the Country and the Federal Capital Territory. The speaking engagement seeks to enlighten the young minds in the selected schools about their Army and promote patriotism and selfless service.
This would be followed by the conduct of Free Medical Outreach and commissioning of quick impact projects within the host community to elicit their support and cooperation. The Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2024 special Lecture is scheduled to take place at Gowon Hall, Crispan Hotel, Jos on 4th July.
The lecture would deliberate on topical issues affecting all aspects of the Nigerian Army’s transformation so that, going forward the Army can better meet its constitutional obligations.
The Grand Finale that would hold at the 3 Division Physical Training Ground, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment on 6th July. This event involves a parade and the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award as well as armament and equipment display and exhibitions on the historical transformation of the Nigerian Army and some research and development efforts of the Army including some of our partners.
One of the special features would be the award ceremony for the maiden Chief of Army Staff Literary Competitions which the Chief of Army Staff instituted this year and would hold immediately after the celebration’s lecture.
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