COAS Tasks RSMs on Discipline, Mentorship, Operational Effectiveness
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasized the crucial role of Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) in enhancing discipline, mentorship, and operational effectiveness within the Nigerian Army.
General Shaibu's remarks came during the closing ceremony of the Second Regimental Sergeant Majors' Convention 2026, held in Benin City, Edo State from November 2nd to 6th.
The convention brought together RSMs from across Army formations and units, as well as representatives from sister services and security agencies.
Addressing the gathering, General Shaibu described RSMs as the "custodians of the Army's professional character and fighting spirit." He emphasized the importance of addressing behavioral challenges such as drug abuse, gambling, absenteeism, and misuse of social media.
During a visit to the Headquarters of the 4th Brigade, the COAS commended the troops for their efforts in maintaining peace and security within their area of responsibility. He also announced that some operational challenges raised by the Brigade Commander have been promptly addressed.
In a press statement by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, General Shaibu emphasized:
- The need for RSMs to strengthen discipline, mentorship, and operational effectiveness in the Nigerian Army.
- RSMs' crucial role in addressing behavioral issues like drug abuse, gambling, absenteeism, and misuse of social media.
- The prompt resolution of operational challenges raised by Brigade Commanders.
The COAS urged RSMs to ensure that soldiers maintain a high standard of professionalism while carrying out their duties.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Second Regimental Sergeant Majors' Convention 2026, held in Benin City, Edo State, from November 2nd to 6th, General Shaibu highlighted the importance of maintaining discipline, mentorship, and operational efficiency in the Nigerian Army.
During a visit to the Headquarters of the 4th Brigade, the Chief of Army Staff commended the soldiers for their efforts in ensuring peace and security within their area of responsibility. He also confirmed that some operational issues raised by the Brigade Commander had been promptly addressed.
A statement released by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, highlighted the following:
- RSMs' crucial role in enhancing discipline, mentorship, and operational effectiveness within the Nigerian Army.
- RSMs' responsibility in combating behavioral problems like drug abuse, gambling, absenteeism, and misuse of social media.
- The prompt resolution of operational problems raised by Brigade Commanders.
Addressing the RSMs, General Shaibu emphasized the importance of upholding professionalism while carrying out their duties.
During a visit to the Headquarters of the 4th Brigade, the Chief of Army Staff commended the soldiers for their efforts in ensuring peace and security within their area of responsibility.
The COAS also confirmed that some operational issues raised by the Brigade Commander had been promptly addressed.
A statement released by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, highlighted the following:
- RSMs' critical role in enhancing discipline, mentorship, and operational efficiency within the Nigerian Army.
- RSMs' responsibility in combating behavioral problems like drug abuse, gambling, absenteeism, and misuse of social media.
- The prompt resolution of operational problems raised by Brigade Commanders.
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, highlighted the importance of upholding professionalism while carrying out their duties during a visit to the Headquarters of the 4th Brigade.
The General commended the soldiers for their efforts in ensuring peace and security within their area of responsibility.
Additionally, the General confirmed that some operational issues raised by the Brigade Commander had been promptly addressed.
A statement released by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, highlighted the following:
- RSMs' critical role in enhancing discipline, mentorship, and operational efficiency within the Nigerian Army.
- RSMs' responsibility in combating behavioral problems like drug abuse, gambling, absenteeism, and misuse of social media.
- The prompt resolution of operational problems raised by Brigade Commanders.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, emphasized the importance of upholding professionalism during their duties during a visit to the Headquarters of the
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