AVM Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces personnel to prioritize teamwork as they confront the current security challenges in the country.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Junior Course 95 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji, Kaduna State, the CAS emphasized the importance of applying the newly acquired knowledge to address the complex security issues.
He reminded the officers and soldiers that the nation has high expectations of the military and urged them to fulfil their duties diligently.
Additionally, AVM Abubakar emphasized the significance of adhering to the Armed Forces Act, standard operating procedures, and rules of engagement during operations.
His words: “You must uphold the highest levels of discipline in your service to the country.
“Including respect for the rule of law and human rights as well as character, integrity, excellence, service and teamwork, which I consider very key to the development of an officer.
“As graduates of this prestigious military institution, you have been sufficiently groomed and enabled to perform optimally in command and staff appointments at the tactical or operational levels of command in furtherance of our collective national security.
“Therefore, I want you to be conscious of the designation “Passed Junior Staff Course,” which carries greater responsibility for the calibre and productivity of staff officers engaged in staff and field activities.
“The Junior Staff Course is designed to create a solid foundation and get them ready for staff and fieldwork at the tactical level.
“I will implore you to imbibe and guard those qualities very closely because you will still require them to succeed in the field.
“As you return to your respective units, organisations and countries, remember that you will be given appointments and duties that will push the limits of your knowledge and test the abilities you have acquired while on this course.”
