The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged students of the Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria, to uphold discipline, academic excellence and focus, describing the institution as a sacred foundation that would shape their future contributions to national development.
He assured the students that the Nigerian Army was making sustained investments to improve teaching methodology, classroom aesthetics and the deployment of modern technology to provide a world-class learning environment.
The COAS gave the charge on Saturday, 13th December, 2025 while addressing students of the school during an official visit.
Lieutenant General Shaibu noted that while some of the students would progress to further military training and eventually serve as officers of the Armed Forces, others would proceed to tertiary institutions, where they are expected to distinguish themselves through the discipline and values imbibed at NMS.
“Wherever you find yourselves in the future, you will be different from your peers because of the discipline, enthusiasm and leadership values instilled in you here. This institution will always remain part of your life,” he said.
The Army Chief also urged the students to uphold the school’s long-standing tradition of academic excellence, particularly its past achievements in inter-school quiz competitions, stressing the importance of hard work and commitment to studies.
“You have emerged through a rigorous selection process and have been introduced to a world-class learning environment. Everything is in place for you to succeed, and you must make the best use of this opportunity,” the COAS stated.
The COAS commended the officers, soldiers and instructors of the school for their dedication to grooming the students, describing them as custodians of the nation’s future leadership.
“These young men are our future. Ensure they are properly guided, pp protected and kept on the trajectory of excellence,” he added.
Spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Appolonia Aneke added in a statement that the COAS congratulated the entire NMS community for their collective efforts and reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining high standards in military education and training.
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