Waidi Shaibu, chief of Army Staff, has charged Nigerian Army personnel to develop mental resilience, ethical discipline, and strong character to enable them to effectively confront the growing complexities of contemporary security operations.
Shaibu gave the charge on Wednesday at a sensitisation seminar on Warrior Ethos, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) management, and drug and substance abuse held in Kachia, Kaduna State.
The Army chief, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 1, Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Wase, said modern military operations required more than physical fitness, weapons proficiency and tactical competence.
He said soldiers must equally possess the psychological strength, discipline and resilience required to remain effective while operating under prolonged and extreme pressure.
According to him, the Nigerian Army’s engagements against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, militancy and other asymmetric threats expose personnel to significant physical, psychological and moral pressures.
