The Nigerian Army has relocated its Special Forces School from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma, Nasarawa State.
The school situated at the premises of the Special Forces Command, will serve as a vital training hub for the army’s specialised operations.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Olufemi Oluyede, revealed this during a courtesy visit to Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, yesterday.
He said, “The relocation of the school from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma is aimed at providing a much more ideal environment for the training of our Special Forces in the requisite skills and competences needed for the peculiar nature of their missions.”
He said the school would enhance the army’s capacity to address emerging security challenges.
“It will also add strategic value to the state and the nation at large,” he said.
The army chief commended the state government for its support of the army, noting that the cooperation the army receives from the government, people, and traditional institutions has been instrumental in sustaining peace in the state.
While appreciating the establishment of the special school in the state, Governor Sule said the project will not only enhance national security but also contribute to the socio-economic development of the state.
He said, “Peace is the foundation upon which development is built. Because of the relative stability we enjoy, Nasarawa has been able to pursue ambitious projects in agriculture and solid minerals.
“Today, we are advancing large-scale rice cultivation, processing over 3,000 hectares, and commissioning one of the largest lithium processing plants in the country. None of this would be possible without the security agencies working hand-in-hand with our communities.”
