The Nigerian Army has successfully trained 60 young soldiers to strengthen the protection of oil facilities and tackle oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
The recruits, part of the 89 Regular Recruit Intake, completed the seven-week programme at the headquarters of the 3 Battalion in Delta State, barely two months after passing out from the Army Depot.
The training was overseen by the Commander of 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Moronfolu Shonibare, and the Commanding Officer of 3 Battalion, Major Abdulaziz Haruna, alongside officials from other security agencies.
Addressing the graduates, Brigadier General Shonibare said the programme was crucial for preparing them to handle internal security challenges in the oil-rich region.
“This occasion is not merely a graduation ceremony but a proud affirmation of your readiness to uphold the values and responsibilities expected of you as soldiers of the Nigerian Army,” he stated.
“The training aligns with the Chief of Army Staff’s philosophy to transform the Nigerian Army into a professional, adaptable, and combat-ready force capable of operating effectively in joint and multi-agency environments.”
Major Haruna added that the soldiers were equipped with skills in internal security operations, counter-insurgency tactics, crowd control, weapon handling, and regimentation.
He emphasised the importance of protecting oil installations and collaborating with other security agencies and private surveillance firms.
“The knowledge and skills you have acquired over the past seven weeks should be applied diligently to safeguard lives, property, and critical oil infrastructure in the region,” he said, urging the recruits to remain committed to the unit’s motto, “Ever Ready.”
