Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede unveils initiative to boost elite combat capabilities and redefine training standards.
Zig Diaries Defence
Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025
Time: 10:30 WAT
Location: 📍 Doma, Nigeria
The Nigerian Army advances its combat readiness with the foundation of a state-of-the-art Special Forces School, enhancing mission-specific training for elite troops.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, today laid the foundation for the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) in Doma, Nasarawa State, describing it as “a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice.”
The NASFS is designed to produce highly skilled warriors capable of dominating complex and unconventional battlefields, representing a strategic leap in strengthening the Army’s combat power and safeguarding national security.
Originally established in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, the school’s relocation to Doma provides an enhanced environment for advanced training. The Buni Yadi facility will now function as the Nigerian Army Acclimatization Center, preparing troops for unique challenges in the North East theatre.
At the event, Lt Gen Oluyede reaffirmed his commitment to delivering world-class training and equipment, ensuring Nigerian Army Special Forces remain “unconquerable” and at par with global counterparts.
The COAS also commissioned two major projects: the new 4 Special Forces Command Headquarters and a modern Officers’ Mess, featuring operational workspaces, conference facilities, and recreational amenities to enhance personnel capacity, welfare, and morale.
Earlier in Lafia, Lt Gen Oluyede met Nasarawa State Governor Engr Abdullahi Sule, highlighting the Army’s national character and urging civilian-military collaboration in securing the country. Governor Sule commended the Army’s efforts in maintaining stability, which has allowed agriculture and mining to thrive despite regional security pressures.
The ceremony concluded with a symbolic tree planting, a gift presentation to the COAS by the Andoma of Doma, and a group photograph with dignitaries.
Fact-Check & Background Context:
The Nigerian Army Special Forces School, initially established in Buni Yadi, has been central to counter-insurgency and unconventional warfare operations. Relocating to Doma enhances access to advanced training environments. The Special Forces are tasked with elite operations, including high-risk missions in Nigeria’s North East, complementing broader national security objectives.
🏷️ Tags: Nigerian Army, Special Forces, Doma, Nasarawa, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, National Security, Military Training
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