Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar, commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA), Kontagora in Niger State, has called on officers in the state to remain committed to their duties at all times.

Mr Abubakar made the call at the end of a kilometre route march to conclude the final phase of the 2025 physical efficiency test on Saturday in Kontagora, Niger.

He commended the troops for their resilience, noting that their performance demonstrated the Nigerian Army’s readiness to confront and defeat any threat to the state.

The commander urged the troops to keep the nation’s flag flying high regardless of the circumstances.

Mr Abubakar reiterated that the physical efficiency test was designed to maintain troops’ mental, physical, and emotional alertness and to instil greater discipline.

He added that the test was crucial in ensuring that the troops were prepared to face challenges.

The commander noted that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede was giving priority to officers’ welfare, which covered education and accommodation in barracks nationwide.

Mr Abubakar urged the troops to remain steadfast and be motivated by drawing strength from the COAS’s leadership philosophy.

He charged them to give their best in the fight against the enemies of the country, saying peace was a universal language and all must work collectively to achieve it.

Mr Abubakar commended personnel at the NACA headquarters and the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) for their dedication, commitment, and resilience.

(NAN)