The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Oluyemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to lead the Nigerian Army with empathy and promised to ensure every officer and soldier gets their entitlements.

Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement, said Lt Gen Oluyede stated this during his maiden operations visit to Headquarters, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, in Kaduna, as part of his tour of formations and units across the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Addressing officers and soldiers during the visit, Oluyede reaffirmed his commitment to leading the army efficiently while prioritising the welfare and professional development of personnel.

He assured troops of his resolve to address accommodation challenges, ensuring that no soldier is left without proper housing.

Lt Gen Oluyede also emphasised the importance of rigorous training to maintain a combat-ready and result-driven force, even as he urged officers to take ownership of their roles, uphold professionalism, and contribute significantly to the growth and efficiency of the Nigerian Army.

Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff was received by a well-turned-out quarter guard before being thoroughly briefed on the operational activities of 1 Division by the General Officer Commanding, GOC, Maj Gen Mayirenso Lander Saraso.

Oluyede leveraged his visit to commission several key projects, including the 1 Division Officers’ Mess Annexe at Dallet Barracks and the remodelled Corporals Below Quarters at Kotoko Barracks, Ribadu Cantonment.

Each of the commissioned blocks comprises 30 housing units, designed to enhance the living conditions of personnel.

Chief of Army Staff pledges empathetic leadership