The Nigerian Army has urged young officers to make fitness and continuous training a personal culture, saying operational readiness cannot be achieved through occasional exercises.
Maj.-Gen. Kevin Ukandu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the closing of the 2026 Army Headquarters Garrison Combat Proficiency Competition.
Ukandu said that the training was crucial to preparing young commanders for the increasingly complex security challenges confronting the country.
He said the competition came at a critical time, with the Army simultaneously prosecuting operations across several theatres of the country.
According to him, the Army’s transformation and expansion also demand sustained investment in training and capacity building to guarantee mission success.
