Mr Shaibu said the depot had established itself as a credible training institution.
The Nigerian Army wants its soldiers to have mental toughness in addition to being able to wield weapons amid the fight against insurgency.
According to him, the Speaker’s continued disconnect with his constituents will negatively impact the party.
The COAS emphasised the responsibility that comes with safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
The recruits completed six months of intensive training at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
The new recruits are expected to be deployed to the various theatres of operation across the country
He explained that the essence of the training was to better equip the troops to confront the security challenges in the country.
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The soldiers were asked to uphold the military’s core values of loyalty, selfless service, courage, discipline, integrity and respect for others.
