Chief Of Army Staff Inaugurates Indigenous Language Proficiency Course At The Nigerian Army Resource Centre
The Chief of Army Staff who was represented by the Chief of Administration (Army) Major General Lawrence Ayanegbunem Fejokwu at the inauguration ceremony of the Indigenous Languages Proficiency Course 19/2025, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre Hall ‘C’ TY Buratai Block, today 16th July 2025, stated that proficiency in languages other than one’s native language has numerous advantages which include communication, cultural understanding, and social integration especially considering the multilingual nature of our society with over 400 languages. He further advised the participants who were drawn from various units and formations of the Nigerian Army to be focused, disciplined and dedicated and not to engage in negative activities that could affect their career. Major General Fejokwu admonished the participants to continue to develop themselves even after the Course by engaging in online certification courses.
Consequently, the Director General of the Centre, Major General GA Wahab (Rtd) in his remarks, buttressed on the importance of being proficient in international languages besides our native languages and the need to promote effective communication. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Principal Staff Officers of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, representative of the Managing Director LACLIC Services Limited, amongst others.
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