The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture.
With the approval, the number of army depots in Nigeria has increased to three, joining the existing facilities in Kaduna and Osogbo, which have served the country for decades.
The new depot is aimed at boosting the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army in response to security challenges across the country. Speaking in a video on the development, the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu, said the decision was driven by the need to increase troop strength and improve preparedness nationwide.
He explained that the security challenges confronting the country cut across all geopolitical zones, making it necessary to expand training capacity and enhance the effectiveness of personnel.
According to him, the Abakaliki depot will train an additional 3,500 troops, while another batch of 3,500 personnel is expected to arrive from the Osogbo depot. The troops will undergo advanced infantry training before being deployed to various operational areas.
Shaibu noted that modern technology would be integrated into the training programme, including the use of indoor shooting ranges to improve marksmanship and operational readiness. He added that the soldiers would also receive specialist training to further equip them for their assigned duties.
The establishment of the Abakaliki depot is expected to significantly enhance the Nigerian Army’s manpower development, improve training standards, and strengthen its capacity to respond effectively to security threats across the country.
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