In line with the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja’s Command Philosophy to Transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force toward achieving our Constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint Environment, the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) has organized a 2-day workshop for Nigerian Army (NA) drivers to improve on defensive driving.
The workshop with the theme: “Enhancing NA Drivers Capabilities in Defensive Driving and Drivers Etiquettes for Efficient Service Delivery” was held on Saturday, 9th September 2023 at the Headquarters Guards Brigade Education Auditorium, Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja.
Declaring the workshop open, the Special Guest of Honour, Chief of Logistics Army, Major General E Akerejola, who was represented by Brigadier General Solomon ER, noted that the training is been organized for drivers from various formations and units of the NA as well as those attached to senior officers within Abuja.
He stated that the workshop is in line with the roles and responsibilities of NACST towards fulfilling its training obligation to ensure the efficiency of personnel tasked with managing and handling NA vehicles.
Major General Akerejola commended the Corps Commander for conceiving the idea of the training, stating that it would, no doubt, impact the knowledge of the drivers.
He averred that the Corps has been focused and dedicated to training all its personnel in areas such as fire fighting, supplies, and transport as well as driving and maintenance to boost its overall service delivery for the NA.
He urged the participants to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Workshop to improve themselves so as to effectively and safely deliver on the assigned tasks.
The Senior officer commended the team of facilitators and resource persons for their invaluable contributions towards making NA drivers more efficient in their day-to-day duties as he assured them of the goodwill of the Chief of Army Staff.
Earlier, the Commander Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Major General AA Adeyinka, who was also represented by Brigadier General Nansa Shagaya, revealed that the workshop is aimed at refreshing Nigerian Army Drivers’ knowledge on road traffic laws and driver etiquette to enhance their capabilities and ensure the safety of the vehicles as well as occupants and other road users.
He stressed that drivers across Nigerian Army formations and units are expected to be good Ambassadors who would obey all rules so as to project and protect the good image of the NA in discharging their duties, he emphasized that the training is geared towards enhancing optimal performance.
“The training was strategically planned to cover theoretical lecture presentations, practical driving exercises covering defensive driving techniques, etiquettes as well as communication skills”.
