On Friday, February 28, according to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, the Nigerian Army was named among the best in the world.
This statement was made at the passing out parade of 70 Recruits Intake Trades Men/Women held at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna.
Mr Minimah proudly said that with such calibre of young soldiers "there is no doubt the Nigerian Army is not only Africa’s finest, Nigerian Army also ranks best among her contemporaries in the world."
He added that their "exemplary performance in internal security operations as well as peacekeeping operations has been widely commended."
Lt-Gen Minimah, who is also the reviewing officer, said the Army Schools provided trades works training to the recruits while the Depot Nigerian Army provided them with training in weapon handling, drilling, field craft and general administration among others.
The Chiefs of Army Staff (COAS) charged the graduating recruits to exhibit high sense of discipline, dedication, selflessness, resilience and commitment to service.
According to NAN, 2,404 recruits graduated during the ceremony in which four received awards for distinguishing themselves during training.
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