In a continuous bid to enhance optimal performance of Regimental Sergeant Majors, the Nigerian Army (NA) has organized a 4-day convention in Lagos hosted by 81 Division NA with the theme “Capacity Building for RSMs in the Nigerian Army for Enhanced Regimentation”.
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Declaring the Convention open, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya who was represented by the Chief of Administration Army Major General Usman Mohammed stated that the aim of the 4 days Convention was to continue to build the capacity of the RSMs as they are crucial to the NA’s Operational effectiveness bearing in mind the important roles RSMs play as custodian of discipline and regimentation in the NA.
The COAS disclosed that as RSMs it is the participants responsibility to ensure that the cherished traditions, customs and ethics of the NA are continuously upheld. He reiterated that this serious responsibility must not be taken lightly. Accordingly, the Army Chief tasked the RSMs to be up to date in these responsibilities especially with the engagement of NA in several internal security and counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations in various theatres within the country.
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In the first lecture delivered, titled “Building the Capacity of RSM through Proficient Training” Brigadier General Shuaibu Nuhu enlightened the participants on the responsibilities and capacity requirements for RSMs. He also noted the challenges associated with capacity building of RSMs and suggested ways forward such as capacity development of RSMs in the ongoing review of NA training policy and introduction of mandatory capacity development programmes for RSMs among others.
The NA RSMs Convention 2022 attracted Principal Staff Officers from Army headquarters, Corps Commanders in Lagos, senior officers and over 250 RSMs drawn from NA units, formations, corps headquarters and training institutions across the country.
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