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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to ensure the security of the Nigerian people and the perpetuity of the country\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n

He stated this while highlighting the activities for this year\u2019s Nigerian Army Day celebration, an annual event to commemorate Nigerian Army establishment, was first held in 1978.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s celebration holds on 6th of July, 2025.<\/p>\n

It also marks the day the first shot was fired at Garkem Town in the present-day Cross River State, signifying the commencement of the Civil War.<\/p>\n

The Army will also recognize and honour the heroic contributions of its officers and soldiers, past and present on that day.<\/p>\n

The theme of this year\u2019s celebration is \u201cDeveloping the Soldier First Concept: Imperative for Nigerian Army\u2019s Transformation Drive.<\/p>\n

Addressing the press in Abuja on Wednesday, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, said the Nigerian Army will not relent in its efforts to ensure the security of the Nigerian people and the perpetuity of our democracy.<\/p>\n

According to him, the Nigerian Army Day Celebration further provides an opportunity for the army to showcase its achievements thus far and deepen collaboration with various stakeholders.<\/p>\n

He noted that the army has had to contend with terrorists and other enemies of peace who have caused a plethora of internal security issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Nigerian Army has risen to the occasion to deny these terrorists the opportunity to disrupt our socio-cultural heritage, or smear the sanctity of our sovereignty,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The chief of army staff said there is a renewed drive to transform the Army by placing Nigerian soldiers first.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cThe Nigerian Army as an instrument of national unity, integration and development, has made significant strides in innovation, research and development, civil-military relations and technological advancement to better equip the soldier to carry out his constitutional responsibilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cA number of activities have been lined up for this year\u2019s celebration and we have since commenced with the traditional Jumat Prayers and Interdenominational Church Services which symbolizes our humble acknowledgement of the Nigerian Army motto, \u201cVictory is from God Alone\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn Friday 4 July 2025, there will be commissioning of numerous civil-military cooperation projects in different locations within Kaduna State, a golf tournament, free medical outreach programme and the Nigerian Army Officers\u2019 Wives Association charity outreach programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the same day, there will be public speaking engagement visits to selected secondary schools in all Nigerian Army Formations.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn Saturday 5 July 2025, there will be a lecture at Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, to deliberate on topical issues and thereafter we will have the award ceremony for the 2nd COAS Annual Literary Competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the evening of the same day, there will be a Gala Night with officers and soldiers at Umaru Musa Yar\u2019adua Conference Centre Murtala Muhammed Square Kaduna.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe event will be rounded up with the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2025 Grand Finale on 6 July 2025 where we will witness a military parade, equipment display as well as the presentation of the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Award to deserving personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n

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