The Commander Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (CCEME), Major General Adeyinka Ayodeji Adereti, has charged Commanders of the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (NAEME) formations and units to remain committed to innovation, professionalism, capacity development and operational excellence in order to effectively sustain the Nigerian Army’s combat readiness.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Oiza Mercy Ehinlaye acting deputy director army public relations, headquarters Nigerian army electrical and mechanical engineers said the charge was made during the CCEME’s maiden Combined First and Second Quarters Conference from 22 – 23 June 2026. The Conference was held at the new Headquarters Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers officers’ Mess Marda Barracks Yaba, Lagos.
In his opening remarks, the CCEME described the conference as a strategic forum designed to review the Corps’ activities, assess emerging challenges and collectively chart a forward-looking course for enhancing equipment support to ongoing operations across various theatres. He noted that the dynamic security environment demands continuous adaptation, improved maintenance culture, technological innovation and effective leadership at all levels.Major General Adereti commended officers and soldiers of the Corps for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring the serviceability of critical platforms and equipment supporting Nigerian Army operations. He urged participants to engage actively during the conference, contribute meaningful ideas and develop practical solutions that would further improve the Corps’ operational efficiency.
The CCEME during his closing remarks expressed confidence that the resolutions reached during the conference would further reposition the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps to meet contemporary operational demands while sustaining its tradition of excellence in engineering support.
The conference featured a series of presentations and interactive sessions on issues critical to the Corps’ mandate. Participants deliberated on operational experiences, equipment maintenance, logistics management, personnel welfare, leadership, training and capacity building, as well as strategies for improving operational support to formations and units of the Nigerian army.
