Army Chief tasks Regimental Sergeant Majors on discipline, mentorship, professionalism
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Regimental Sergeant Majors, RSMs, of the Nigerian Army to strengthen discipline, mentorship and regimentation as the Service intensifies efforts to expand and modernise its operations. Shaibu said the role of RSMs was critical to improving the Army's operational effectiveness, strengthening professionalism and […] Army…
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, has directed Regimental Sergeant Majors across the Nigerian Army to emphasize discipline, mentorship, and regimentation. Shaibu emphasized the critical role RSMs play in enhancing the Army's operational effectiveness, professionalism, and national security. At the closing ceremony of the Second Regimental Sergeant Majors Convention 2026 in Benin City, Shaibu highlighted RSMs as custodians of the Service's professional values and fighting spirit, acting as mentors, advisers, and guardians of military traditions.
He urged the RSMs to intensify efforts to address issues like drug abuse, gambling, absenteeism, and social media misuse, warning that such behaviors could undermine military discipline and professionalism. Shaibu also commended a lecture on drug abuse by Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa, rtd. Earlier, Shaibu visited Headquarters 4 Brigade, praising the contributions of officers and soldiers to maintaining peace and security.
He stressed the importance of conducting military operations professionally and in compliance with established laws, prioritizing civilian protection. Shaibu expressed gratitude to the General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, resource persons, and the Edo State Government for their contributions to the convention's success, and acknowledged President Bola Tinubu's ongoing support in his role as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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