The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, has tasked newly commissioned officers Course 2/2025 at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), Jaji, to prioritise national interest, maintain absolute loyalty to the Constitution, and uphold strict discipline in service to Nigeria.
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Date: Saturday, 06 December 2025
Time: 19:00 WAT
Location: 📍 Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Nigeria
He made the remarks
during the Passing Out Parade of Executive Commission Course 2/2025 at (NASI), Jaji, noting that the commissioning of
the set of officers aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State of
Emergency on Security and the directive to expand manpower, strengthen
frontline deployments, and accelerate nationwide security stabilisation.
A Statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lietenant Colonel Apolonia Anele said General Shaibu emphasised professionalism and apolitical service, urging them
to be mission-focused, courageous, and ethically grounded in the face of
terrorism, banditry, and other emerging threats.
"The commissioning
of these officers is a critical moment in our nation’s security history. Your
loyalty, discipline and commitment to the Constitution will define the Army’s
contribution to peace and stability," he stated.
Earlier, the Commandant
of NASI, Major General Frank Etim, highlighted the rigorous and restructured
training curriculum designed to meet emerging security challenges. He explained
that 250 officers, including 14 female officers, completed intensive modules in
counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, leadership, tactical command, and physical
conditioning to ensure operational readiness.
"This training
instills the core military values of loyalty, courage, discipline, and
integrity, preparing officers to take up leadership responsibilities in complex
operational environments," he said.
Awards were presented to
officers who excelled in academics, field exercises, and leadership performance
during the course.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s security emergency action plan through recruitment, intensive training, and strategic deployments across all operational theatres.
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