The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has commended the Nigerian Army’s Combat Support Arms for their commitment to innovation and improved operational effectiveness. Oluyede gave the commendation on Thursday at the 2025 Combat Support Arms Training Week closing ceremony in Kano.
Represented by Maj.-Gen. Usman Yusuf, Commander of the Infantry Corps, applauded the efforts of the participants and resource persons, saying that the training exposed officers to emerging technologies critical to modern military operations. Oluyede added that the well-curated lectures, discussions, and interactive sessions offered immense value to all the participants.
The COAS also acknowledged the contributions of both serving and retired officers, whose experience enriched the programme. He commended the organisers for executing a successful event despite the prevailing security challenges.He reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to supporting Combat Support Arms and improving personnel welfare by his command philosophy.
Gagariga further said that the participants engaged in technical sessions and procedural reviews to enhance collaboration and integrate indigenous innovations into military operations. The training showed the importance of collaboration between the military and civil society, calling on all sectors, including civilians, to help foster an enabling environment for indigenous innovation and inter-agency cooperation.
