{"id":178417,"date":"2025-09-11T12:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/officers-men-of-nigerian-army-to-get-new-uniforms-coas"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:26:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T12:26:33","slug":"officers-men-of-nigerian-army-to-get-new-uniforms-coas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/officers-men-of-nigerian-army-to-get-new-uniforms-coas","title":{"rendered":"Officers, men of Nigerian Army to get new uniforms \u2013 COAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Officers and men of the Nigerian Army are set to receive new uniforms adopted by the military.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede announced this on Wednesday when he visited Godwin Ally Barracks, Ogoja, in Cross River State.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that new uniforms and essential kits are to be distributed to all personnel as part of efforts to standardize operational readiness and boost morale under the \u2018Soldiers First\u2019 initiative.<\/p>\n<p>A statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Appolonia Anele, released at the end of the visit, said scholls in Army barracks across the country are to be revamped in order to provide quality education for soldiers\u2019 children.<\/p>\n<p>The COAS emphasized his commitment to the welfare of personnel, and directed the renovation of dilapidated accommodations in the Godwin Ally barrack.<\/p>\n<p>The Army chief also noted the recent improvements in troop welfare, including the increase in Ration Cash Allowance, which he said has enabled commanders to provide better feeding for soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>Oluyede charged the troops to uphold professionalism and discipline, stressing the importance of synergy with other security agencies and host communities in order to achieve lasting peace and stability in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The visit was part of the COAS\u2019s assessment tour of formations and units under the 82 Division Area of Responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, he interacted with troops and expressed appreciation for their efforts despite challenging operational demands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Officers and men of the Nigerian Army are set to receive new uniforms adopted by the military. The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede announced this on Wednesday when he visited Godwin Ally Barracks, Ogoja, in Cross River State. 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