6,400 Army Regular Recruits Pass Out Amidst Vows To Make Nigeria Safe

The Nigeria Army has restated its commitment to tackling
numerous security challenges in various parts of the country.

General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigeria Army Kaduna,
Danjumma Ali-Keffi, made the remarks during the passing out of 80
regular recruit in-take at the Depot Nigeria Army Zaria on
Saturday.

The military has been battling various security challenges
occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, armed
bandits, kidnappers, IPOB and other criminal elements.

Mr Ali-Keffi, who was the Reviewing Officer and Special Guest of
Honour at the event, said the army “will not rest on our oars until
this country is safe for all of us’’.

He noted that since its establishment in 1924, Depot Nigeria
Army has the mandate of transforming able-bodied civilians into
soldiers to meet the manpower requirement of the Nigeria Army.

“This function is of utmost importance, considering the numerous
challenges of bedevilling our beloved country.

“It is noteworthy that as you pass out today, the strength of
Nigeria army has been enhanced by 6,400 able-bodied men and
women.

He added that the Depot has been able to evolve innovative ways
of improving the standard of training in the Nigeria Army.

Mr Ali-Keffi noted that the Nigeria Army has been yielding a
positive result, which is evident by the robust fighting spirit of
the soldiers in various theatre of operations.

“With the excellent display of drill exhibited on this parade
ground today, I am certain that you have acquired the basic
training that is required of you to be good soldiers.’’

He reminds the soldiers of the Oath of Allegiance administered
to them and advised them to avoid acts that are capable of
tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Army and the nation in
general.

The ceremony was observed while flags of many Nigerian
formations at the parade ground flew at half-mast in honour of the
late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.

Seven gunshots were also observed in honour of Attahiru and 10
others who died in the crashed military aircraft on Friday, May 21.
NAN

The Nigeria Army has restated its commitment to tackling
numerous security challenges in various parts of the country.

General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigeria Army Kaduna,
Danjumma Ali-Keffi, made the remarks during the passing out of 80
regular recruit in-take at the Depot Nigeria Army Zaria on
Saturday.

The military has been battling various security challenges
occasioned by the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, armed
bandits, kidnappers, IPOB and other criminal elements.

Mr Ali-Keffi, who was the Reviewing Officer and Special Guest of
Honour at the event, said the army “will not rest on our oars until
this country is safe for all of us’’.

He noted that since its establishment in 1924, Depot Nigeria
Army has the mandate of transforming able-bodied civilians into
soldiers to meet the manpower requirement of the Nigeria Army.

“This function is of utmost importance, considering the numerous
challenges of bedevilling our beloved country.

“It is noteworthy that as you pass out today, the strength of
Nigeria army has been enhanced by 6,400 able-bodied men and
women.

He added that the Depot has been able to evolve innovative ways
of improving the standard of training in the Nigeria Army.

Mr Ali-Keffi noted that the Nigeria Army has been yielding a
positive result, which is evident by the robust fighting spirit of
the soldiers in various theatre of operations.

“With the excellent display of drill exhibited on this parade
ground today, I am certain that you have acquired the basic
training that is required of you to be good soldiers.’’

He reminds the soldiers of the Oath of Allegiance administered
to them and advised them to avoid acts that are capable of
tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Army and the nation in
general.

The ceremony was observed while flags of many Nigerian
formations at the parade ground flew at half-mast in honour of the
late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru.

Seven gunshots were also observed in honour of Attahiru and 10
others who died in the crashed military aircraft on Friday, May 21.
NAN