By Linus Aleke
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar has
called on junior officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to uphold the highest level of discipline, including respect for the rule of law and human rights, in their service to the nation.
He also charged them to adhere to the Armed Forces Act, Standard Operating Procedures and Rules of Engagement for various operations as framework to guide their activities, particularly their participation in counter insurgency, counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations.
AVM Abubakar, who gave this charge during the graduation ceremony of participants of the Junior Division Course 95/2023 of the Armed Forces Command and College, Jaji, added that the nation has higher expectations of the military as the government strives to tackle insecurity and restore the economy.
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The CSS further told the graduating officers that as they return to their units, they should develop good sense of judgment in using their abilities.
These abilities, AVM Abubakar, said, would be more helpful now than ever, as they will be given higher appointments and duties that will push the limits of the knowledge and abilities acquired while on the course.
Congratulating the graduating officers, particularly those from sister African countries, the CAS urged them to build on the good time they had had in Nigeria to foster their connections, will significantly advance bilateral ties and military collaboration among the various countries in tackling emerging transnational security threats in Africa.
Director of Public Relations & Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa, in a statement said, the Junior Staff Course is designed to provide a solid foundation and prepare the participants ready for staff and field work at the tactical level.
He added that as a result, officers of the rank of Captain and equivalents are trained to perform staff functions and junior-level management of men and resources by developing their communication, analytical and leadership skills.
Air Commodore Famuyiwa, disclosed that a total of 314 officers comprising 157 from the Nigerian Army, 57 from the Nigerian Navy and 84 from the Nigerian Air Force participated in the just concluded course.
Others, he said, include 10 students from para-military organizations and 6 officers from sister African countries comprising Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Gambia, and the Republic of Zambia.
