Army Chief: Effectiveness of Military Operations is Tied to Availability of Serviceable Operational Platforms
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said the effectiveness of military operations is closely linked to the availability and serviceability of
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, has emphasized that the effectiveness of military operations is directly tied to the availability and serviceability of operational platforms. Speaking at the unveiling of refurbished vehicles and a Nightingale Club at 1 Women Battalion in Abuja, Shaibu highlighted the critical importance of mobility assets in promptly moving personnel, equipment, and logistics as per operational demands.
He underlined that the restoration of these vehicles is part of the broader strategy to bolster troops' mobility, operational readiness, and welfare in support of national security missions. Represented by Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, Shaibu instructed commanders to ensure the proper upkeep, responsible utilization, and strict compliance with regulations of these assets, emphasizing their status as national resources.
He described the Nightingale Club as a significant investment in the human aspect of military effectiveness, stressing that a robust force necessitates both operational equipment and an environment that nurtures the morale, cohesion, and wellbeing of its personnel. Shaibu commended the leadership and personnel of 1 Women Battalion, along with other stakeholders whose collective efforts were instrumental in the successful completion of the projects.
He acknowledged that these accomplishments exemplified the importance of effective leadership, judicious resource management, and collective accountability, especially as the Nigerian Army strives to maximize available resources to address evolving security challenges. Shaibu urged commanders and personnel to maintain a culture of maintenance, accountability, and prudent management of military resources, asserting that the ultimate value of the inaugurated assets would be evident in their contribution to operational effectiveness and personnel wellbeing.
Earlier, Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, Brigadier General Muhammed Sani Adamu, echoed the significance of the Nightingale Club as a strategic investment in the human component of military readiness, stressing that a proficient, resilient, and combat-ready force demands not only the necessary equipment and capabilities but also an environment that fosters the morale, welfare, cohesion, and wellbeing of its personnel.
He lauded the COAS for his strategic guidance and unwavering provision of resources to enhance personnel welfare, in alignment with the Soldier First philosophy, emphasizing that prioritizing the human element remains pivotal in fostering a motivated force capable of sustaining operational effectiveness and fulfilling its constitutional duties.
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