Amid rising insecurity in the country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged commanding officers in the South West to ensure that barracks and cantonments, as well as lives and properties therein are properly secured at all time.
Lagbaja disclosed this yesterday at the closing ceremony of the 2nd commanding officers’ workshop 2023 titled, ‘Enhancing Operational Capacity of Commanding Officers for a Better Performance in a Joint Environment,’ organised by 81 division, Nigerian Army, Lagos.
The COAS who was represented by the Commander, Corps of Engineers, Major General, Philip Eromosele, said the senior military officers have been equipped with necessary professional knowledge and administrative competencies that will enhance their quality during the training period.
He however stated that the knowledge gained must be adequately applied for a positive outcome.
“I am confident that with the choice of the topics, quality of resource persons and the brainstorming sections, you have therefore been equipped with the necessary professional knowledge and administrative competencies to enhance the quality of your output as Commanding Officers.
“You must, however, realise that knowledge gained must be applied for a positive outcome. Let me emphasise at this juncture that the security of your barracks and cantonments, as well as lives and property therein, is a command responsibility you must take seriously.
“You must foster good relationships with your officers, soldiers, and their families. You must equally strive to maintain a high level of cordiality with your host communities and other security agencies. You must understand that the place of jointness and collaboration cannot be overemphasized if you must be in tune with my command philosophy.
“As I declare the workshop formally closed, I wish to express my gratitude to the General Officer Commanding, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa, invited guests, resource persons and participants,” he said.
