,… Chief of Training (Army) charges Depot Nigerian Army Zaria as He conducts Assessment Visit
The Chief of Training Army Major General Valentine Uzochukwu Okoro has charged the Depot Nigerian Army Zaria to train and produce soldiers who are ready and fit to combat the current and emerging security challenges in Nigeria.
A statement signed by Captain Chikadibia Viola Anele Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Depot NA Zaria said he made this charge during his training assessment visit to the institution on Wednesday 12 August 2026. While he commended the work done so far, he added that a lot of effort needs to be put into the training of the recruits and work towards harmonising training in all three Depots of recruits training comprising the Depot NA Zaria, Osogbo and Amasiri-Edda. The aim of this is to ensure that all soldiers irrespective of training Depots will have the same requisite advanced levels of skills, competence and proficiency.
Maj Gen Okoro further encouraged the institution to pay keen attention to other aspects of administration and management that may seem intangible but directly and indirectly affects the training and overall turn out of the soldiers. He made mention of the feeding, hostel organizations, environmental sanitation and dressing being also key aspects that further builds their character.
Speaking during his brief, the Commandant Depot NA Zaria, Brigadier General Usman Ahmad highlighted the training exercises mapped out for recruits of 90 Regular Recruits Intake currently undergoing training in the institution, the challenges and proffered ways forward.
Highlights of the visits include the visit to recruits’ lecture areas, inspection of on-going projects, presentations of memorabilia and group photographs. Pictures are attached below.
