In a significant stride toward enhancing language proficiency within the Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has inaugurated Indigenous Languages Course 17/2024 to improve communication and operational efficiency.
The event held on Tuesday, 15th October, at Hall C, Tukur Yusuf Buratai Block, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Abuja.
The COAS was represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General OJ Akpor, who highlighted the critical role of indigenous language training in improving communication and operational efficiency, particularly in diverse and challenging environments.
Present at the ceremony included the Director General of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Major General GA Wahab (retd), who was represented by the Executive Director Consult, Major General AS Ndalolo.
Also in attendance were Principal Staff Officers from Army Headquarters, Directors at NARC, Consultants, the Managing Director of LACLIC Services Limited, and several resource persons, underscoring the importance of the initiative.
The Indigenous Languages Course, now in its 17th iteration, is part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to empower personnel with the linguistic skills necessary to enhance military operations, foster better community relations, and address security challenges across Nigeria’s multilingual regions.
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