The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has called on commanders at all levels to develop innovative strategies to enhance man-management and battle readiness. This directive was made during a seminar organized by the Army Headquarters Department of Army Transformation and Innovation (AHQ DATI) for officers and soldiers of the 8 Division at the Army Officers’ Mess in Sokoto, themed “Optimizing Warrior Ethos in the NA: A Panacea for Operational Effectiveness.”
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| “We need to instill warrior ethos and battle spirit among personnel” – COAS. Photo: @HQNigerianArmy |
Represented by Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, Acting General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD), the COAS emphasized the seminar’s role in advancing his Command Philosophy, which focuses on transforming the Nigerian Army through effective leadership, operational readiness, and sound administration. He highlighted the seminar’s importance in instilling a warrior ethos and battle spirit among personnel, particularly in a complex security landscape. The event aims to address challenges faced by troops and adapt tactics and strategies for effective responses.
