The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians that no part of the country will be occupied by terrorists and other criminal elements.
This is as he also assured that the Army will uphold the unity and indivisibility of the country.
Lagbaja, who spoke on Saturday at the 65th Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Military School, Zaria in Kaduna State, also warned officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain apolitical and work towards strengthening the nation’s cherished democracy.
Represented by the Commander Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, the army chief reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of troops and their families in order to boost their morale in combating all security challenges confronting the nation.
A total of 199 Boys of the 65th intake passed out from the prestigious Nigerian Military School in Zari, Kaduna State, after a successful six-year period of academic and field training.
The colourful ceremony commenced with the arrival of the representative of the COAS. In line with the military tradition, he reviewed the parade, followed by a colourful march past in both slow and quick time by the graduating Boys.
The Nigerian Military School was established in 1954 with an initial intake of thirty Boys known as First Platoon.
