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Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria has graduated 4,828 soldiers of the 81 Regular Recruit intake.
speaking during the passing out ceremony at Chindit cantonment in Zaria, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya called on the personnel of the Nigerian Army to be responsive and professional in the discharge of their duties.
Faruk Yahaya, who was the special Guest of Honour and Reviewing officer at the passing out, urged the new soldiers to maintain a high standard of professionalism and remain good ambassadors of the Depot Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He reminded the passing out recruits of the current security challenges facing Nigeria such as Boko Haram terrorists, armed bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements and assured that these security challenges can only be surmounted by the collective resolve and effort of every officer and soldier of the Nigerian Army including those that passed out.
He, therefore, urged the recruits to apply mental, physical, and moral training they acquired over the past few months and those they will be exposed to at their respective units, formations, and corps.
He added that the Army expects them to uphold the Nigerian Army core values of loyalty, selfless service, courage, discipline, integrity, and respect for others which are sacred to all the personnel.
The Army chief also advised the soldiers on the importance of the Oath of Attestation they have sworn to.
He said by this Oath they are under obligation to remain loyal to constituted authorities at all times and place the interest of the nation ahead of their convictions.
General noted that Depot Nigerian Army since its establishment in 1924 has borne the responsibility of molding selected able-bodied citizens into well-trained and disciplined soldiers to meet the manpower demands of the Nigerian Army.
He said the function of the selected able-bodied citizens was of utmost importance and remains relevant considering the numerous security challenges presently bedeviling the nation.
Faruk Yahaya said he was happy with the way Depot Nigerian Army conducts its training activities in compliance with the Army Headquarters training directives.
The chief of Army staff also commissioned a children’s park in the cantonment and inspected numerous projects.
