BY OLUFISOYE ADENITAN
The Nigerian Army says it is restrategizing on contemporary security challenges, improve capability of various support element to combat insurgency bedeviling the country
The Chief Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja made this known while at the opening of the Nigerian Army combat support Arms Training week, held in Akure, Ondo State.
Lieutenant General Lagbaja said that the gathering would enhance conversations between service Chiefs and Retired Generals on way to adopt Technology through research and development support to enhance the security measures of the country.
He promised that the Nigerian Army would be transformed to adopt indigenous innovations to address security challenges.
In his address the Acting Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Ayedatiwa commended the selfless service and unwavering support of the Army to the peace being witnessed in ondo state .
The Acting governor called for synergy between the army and sister security agencies, especially the Amotekun corp established by south west governors to stem security challenges in the state and and within the region.
He admonished them to adopt new security system for operational efficiency.
Earlier in his welcome address ,the commander of corp Artillery, General MG Kagye said that the insecurity requires deliberate efforts by combat support Arms to enhance security measures for a safe environment.
He appreciated Nigerians for intelligence gathering support to the Army.