Nigeria’s army chief, Olufemi Oluyede, has called on commanders to devise innovative approaches to enhance man-management and battle readiness.

Mr Oluyede made the statement on Thursday during the ‘Sensitisation Lessons Learned Visit’ to the headquarters of the 8 Division in Sokoto. He said the event, organised by the Army Headquarters, Department of Army Transformation and Innovation, aimed to strengthen operational effectiveness.

The army chief emphasised the need for continuous learning and the application of lessons in the army’s planning processes. He highlighted the importance of proper analysis and application of these lessons to minimise human casualties and operational costs.

“The identification and inclusion of lessons in day-to-day planning is crucial. These lessons must be analysed and applied effectively to reduce casualties and operational costs,” Mr Oluyede noted.

He also pointed out that the seminar was one of the several measures designed to address the challenges faced by troops operating in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous security environment.

“In this context, the Nigerian Army is continually reviewing its tactics, techniques, and procedures to develop both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to confront these challenges,” he added.

Mr Oluyede emphasised that the seminar focused on improving personnel’s capacity and raising awareness about the ‘Nigerian Army Lessons Learned Process’ to enhance combat- readiness.

He explained that the visit aimed to reignite critical thinking skills and foster creativity among the commanders, especially the junior ones, by helping them draw lessons from operational experiences.

“This is in line with my command philosophy for the Nigerian Army, which seeks to transform the force into a well-motivated and combat-ready organisation,” he added.

He described the seminar as timely, offering the participants a better understanding of extracting lessons from operations and continuously raising awareness of issues such as drug and substance abuse.

He reaffirmed the unwavering loyalty of the officers and men of the Nigerian army to President Bola Tinubu, acknowledging his support and commitment to the welfare of the personnel.

(NAN)