Tambuwal Urges Army To Deepen Discipline, Commends COAS

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged the Nigerian Army to deepen discipline and enhance their conduct in internal security operations.

The governor made the call today while declaring open the second Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) Convention 2022 in Sokoto state. 

The theme for this year's convention is "Capacity Building for Regimental Sergeant Majors in the Nigerian Army for Enhanced Regimentation".

Tambuwal emphasized on the need for maintenance of conduct by troops especially with their interaction with civilians due to the issue of internal security at hand. 

He added that it was important for the RSMs to effectively carry out their critical role of entrenching regimentation and discipline in the Nigerian Army.

Reacting to the recent onslaught by the troops against bandits, he said the state has begun enjoying the result that created enabling atmosphere for socio-economic activities in the state to strive.

As contained in a statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, Tambuwal further commended the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya for promoting "Capacity development, professionalism and welfare of personnel in the NA."

In his remark, the COAS, Lieutenant General Yahaya appreciated president Muhammadu Buhari for the confidence he reposed on the Nigerian Army in carrying out its constitutional roles. 

He further commended the government and people of Sokoto state for their cooperation and support to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the state as they discharge their duties.