The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. TAOREED LAGBAJA, has charged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to put all hands on deck to ensure that the Army wins all land battles in the defence of the country’s territorial integrity and protection of its interests.

General LAGBAJA also tasked the officers and soldiers to be creative and innovative in their battle against the various security challenges confronting the Country.

The Army Chief gave the charge on Friday while speaking at the graduation ceremony of Warrant Officers’ Academy Course 43 of 2024 at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State.

While congratulating the 80 graduands on the completion of 22 weeks of training at the Academy, the Chief of Army Staff who was represented by the GOC 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj-General LANDER SARASO, expressed confidence that the graduates have been prepared to earnestly contribute to more efficient operations in their respective units and formations.

He charged them with innovation and creativity towards tackling and resolving the security challenges currently confronting our great country.

The COAS expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President BOLA AHMED TINUBU for his encouragement and continued support to the Nigerian Army in its resolve to reposition the army for effective service delivery, adding that the continued support has significantly enhanced the combat effectiveness and morale of troops.