Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has tasked graduating officers and soldiers from Exercise Restore Hope IX to convert their rigorous training into real-world victories against Nigeria’s security challenges in deployment theaters nationwide.
Speaking at the Final Exercise and Graduation Ceremony on Friday at the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kachia, Kaduna State, General Shaibu stressed that combat excellence, discipline, adaptability, and teamwork are vital for triumph in modern warfare.
Exercise Restore Hope: Pillar of Nigerian Army Transformation
The COAS hailed Exercise Restore Hope as a cornerstone of the Nigerian Army’s transformation agenda, designed to forge a professional, resilient, and mission-ready force skilled in joint and multi-agency operations.
Key training outcomes include:
- Enhanced marksmanship
- Superior physical endurance
- Advanced combat medical skills
- Mental resilience for high-tempo ops in asymmetric environments
General Shaibu underscored that success hinges on professionalism, accountability, and human rights respect:
He noted that ethical conduct is crucial for public trust and operational legitimacy in internal security duties.
The Army Chief praised instructors for upholding top standards, highlighting how past Restore Hope graduates have excelled in operational theaters nationwide.
Training Chief Lauds Platform for Battle-Ready Troops
Earlier, Chief of Training (Army), Major General VU Okoro, described the ninth edition of Exercise Restore Hope as a premier post-basic training initiative. It hones combat skills, builds resilience, and gears soldiers for today’s threats.
Ceremony Closes with Promotions, Accolades
General Shaibu officially closed Exercise Restore Hope IX, congratulated graduates, and approved immediate promotions and decorations for seven outstanding instructor soldiers.
The event drew senior military leaders and stakeholders, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s dedication to a disciplined, capable force tackling insurgency, banditry, and other threats.
Follow updates on Nigerian Army training and counter-terrorism efforts. Source: Official Nigerian Army statements.
