From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024, Headquarters 8 Division has conducted a Public Speaking Engagement with students of Sani Dinyadi Unity Secondary School in Sokoto.
The exercise took place on Tuesday in selected schools across the country and created a platform for the Nigerian Army (NA) to inspire and educate students on the various opportunities in the Army.
This includes the positive contributions made and achievements the NA has recorded while rendering its services to our dear nation.
Speaking during the event which witnessed an impressive turnout the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja (NAM) stated that the engagement was part of the Army’s ways of creating unique opportunities for students to interact with personnel of the Nigerian Army.
He maintained that the engagement was also aimed at fostering positive perceptions of the Nigerian Army among the younger generations, thereby encouraging them to consider serving in the Army which he said is a noble profession.
The COAS who was represented by the Acting Commander 108 Division Equipment Workshop Colonel Aliyu Musa, noted that the Nigerian Army offers individuals, greater opportunities to achieve their life goals which he said are not limited to fighting at the war front.
He highlighted the various roles and services the individual Corps of the Nigerian Army plays or provides in the cause of rendering services to the society.
The students who were overwhelmed with joy were tutored on various topics ranging from the selection and recruitment process, requirements for joining the Army and sensitization against drug abuse.
They were also enlightened on the numerous life-enhancing benefits the Nigerian Army offers its serving personnel.
Highlights according to Ikechukwu Eze, Lieutenant Colonel Acting Deputy Director 8 Division Army Public Relations in a statement said the event includes the display of a 20-minute video clip showcasing the evolution, disposition, and prospects of the Nigerian Army, donation of writing materials and souvenirs to the school and a group photograph.