Nigerian Army Boosts Training Capacity as COAS Inaugurates Modern Training Facilities in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has taken another significant step toward enhancing the professionalism and combat readiness of its personnel with the inauguration of modern training facilities at the 3 Division Training School and Shooting Range in Miango, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The facilities, commissioned on Tuesday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, form part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to modernise its training infrastructure and provide a more conducive environment for the development of officers and soldiers.
Speaking during the inauguration of newly constructed hostel blocks at the training school, the COAS described training as the bedrock of operational success, stressing that a well-trained force remains indispensable in addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
He said the provision of modern accommodation and improved training infrastructure would significantly enhance the capacity of the institution to conduct effective and realistic training, thereby producing personnel capable of meeting contemporary operational demands.
Lt. Gen. Shaibu noted that the Nigerian Army has continued to invest in training institutions across the country as part of deliberate efforts to strengthen force readiness, improve operational efficiency, and sustain the momentum in ongoing counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, and internal security operations.
According to him, creating a conducive learning and training environment is essential to achieving excellence, as quality infrastructure directly contributes to effective knowledge acquisition, skills development, and professional competence among troops.
The Army Chief reiterated that the welfare of personnel remains a central pillar of his command philosophy, explaining that improving accommodation, training facilities, and the overall working environment for soldiers is critical to maintaining morale and enhancing operational effectiveness.
He commended the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace for his foresight, prudent management of resources, and commitment to executing projects that directly improve the Army’s training capacity.
The COAS expressed confidence that the new facilities would not only improve the quality of instruction at the training school but also reinforce the Nigerian Army’s broader transformation agenda aimed at building a highly professional, disciplined, and combat-ready force capable of effectively discharging its constitutional responsibilities.
The commissioning of the facilities illustrates the Nigerian Army’s sustained commitment to investing in human capital development through modern training infrastructure, reflecting its determination to prepare personnel for the complex security environment confronting the nation.
The initiative also aligns with the Army’s strategic objective of developing a technologically driven, professionally competent, and highly motivated force capable of responding swiftly and effectively to both conventional and asymmetric threats across the country.
