We Are Now In Period Of Self-Appraisal, Chief Of Army Staff Tells New Officers

Chief of Nigerian Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has made it clear that the Nigerian Army is now in the period of stock-taking and self-appraisal.
“The Nigerian Army is currently taking stock and undergoing a period of self-appraisal.”
General Buratai, who spoke at the passing out parade of Officer Cadets at Nigerian Army School of Infantry, insisted that now is the right time for the men and officers adhere to zero tolerance for indiscipline and unprofessional conduct.
“You have all taken your oath of allegiance to be loyal first to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, thereafter to the Nigerian Army and down the line. Any act of disloyalty to the system, disobedience to constituted authority and insubordination will be decisively dealt with and defaulters shown the way out.” The Army Chief asked the new officer to avail themselves with the approved Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service as it applies to their Commission.  “The NA is strictly guided by this document in its engagements and re-engagement of its personnel.”
Buratai emphasize that as a professional Army, there are established channels of communication with regards to official matters, correspondences and even expression of grievances.
“You are to be guided by these channels throughout your career.”
He refreshed the memories of the new entrants on the long time involvement of the Army in combat operations against terrorist groups, especially, in the North-East where Op LAFIYA DOLE is ongoing.
“At the same time, other personnel have been involved in conducting various anti-banditry operations in various parts of the country especially in the North-Central Region.
“The South- South Region has equally been plagued by the activities of Niger Delta militants who are bent on crippling the economy of the nation by engaging in wanton destruction of crude oil and petroleum infrastructures.”

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