In a bid to reinforce the psychological resilience and professional conduct of the recruits, the Department of Army Transformation and Innovation has organized a specialized lecture for the 91 Regular Intake Recruits of the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda on Tuesday 27 October 2026
A statement signed by Captain Sarah Seth Barka,Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations,vDepot Nigerian Army Amasiri-Edda said the event which was held at the parade ground of the Depot’s temporary training area had a lecture focused on the theme: “Intensifying Military Ethos and Mental Toughness”.
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Welcoming the guest lecturer and his team, the Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Amasiri-Edda, Brigadier General Ahmed Ahmadu, expressed gratitude for the loudable initiative. He described the lecture as timely, noting that the transformation agenda of the Nigerian Army requires a crop of recruits who are not only physically fit but mentally sound and ideologically aligned with the Army’s vision. He urged the recruits to internalize the lessons of the day.
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In his remarks, the Chief of Transformation and Innovation, Major General Peter Okoye set the tone for the lecture by outlining the importance of the topic in contemporary warfare. He noted that asymmetric threats require soldiers with high adaptive capabilities and psychological fortitude. He also appreciated the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu for his strategic guidance in piloting the affairs of Nigerian Army by moulding and transforming its personnel into more professional soldiers.
The lecture on intensifying Warriors Ethos and Mental Toughness was delivered by Major General Charles Ofoche (Retired). The lecture featured a robust interactive session where the recruits asked lots of questions regarding their journey that is yet to begin in the military and their doubts were cleared by the seasoned guest lecturer.
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The lecture was attended by the Chief of Transformation and Innovation, his Deputy and their team members. Also in attendance was the Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Amasiri-Edda as well as senior officers, officers and instructors of the Depot.
