Chief Of Army Staff Advocates Effective Career Planning For Operational Success
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasized the importance of efficient career planning and management of Nigerian Army officers as a critical factor in achieving operational success. He made this known during the opening ceremony of the 7th Army Headquarters Department of the Military Secretary Career Planning and Management Seminar 2026, held at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess, Abuja, on 10 March 2026.
Speaking on the theme “Efficient Career Planning and Management of Officers: Key to Advancing the Transformation of the Nigerian Army within a Joint and Multi-Agency Environment,” the COAS, represented by the Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Major General Adewale Adekeye, stated that effective personnel management is essential for harnessing the leadership potential and professional capacity of officers.
He noted that the evolving nature of warfare requires the Nigerian Army to remain proactive, innovative and resilient in addressing emerging security challenges. According to him, deploying officers based on their competencies and professional expertise will enhance productivity and significantly improve operational effectiveness.
The COAS further stressed the need for modern approaches to human resource management and career planning in order to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s capacity to operate effectively within a joint and multi-agency environment. He urged officers to remain professional and committed to the highest standards of discipline and service in the discharge of their duties.
In his welcome remarks, the Military Secretary (Army), Major General Everest Okoro, explained that the seminar was designed to sustain high standards in the planning and management of officers’ careers, which remains a core responsibility of the Department of the Military Secretary. He noted that the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s officer career management system.
The seminar featured lectures and discussions by experienced military and academic resource persons, focusing on contemporary approaches to military human resource management, career planning and personnel welfare as essential components for enhancing professionalism, morale and operational effectiveness within the Nigerian Army.
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