The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on senior military officers and strategic stakeholders to translate strategy into concrete actions in tackling Nigeria’s challenges.

Naijaonpoint reports that Oluyede delivered the charge on Friday in Abuja at the graduation of participants in the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Strategic Management and Policy Study Course 7/2024.

Represented by Maj.-Gen. Gbemiga Adesina, Director-General of the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Oluyede, urged the 25 graduating officers to apply their training for national progress.

“This course is not just about theory; it is about using strategy, leadership, and innovation to make things happen, in your organisations and for the nation,” the COAS said.

“You must become change agents. Your next mission is outside this classroom, for the progress of Nigeria. Apply the knowledge gained here for your personal growth, your organisations, and the service of our nation and humanity.”

He commended the course’s blend of policy, entrepreneurship, psychology, and research, saying it prepared officers to lead in a fast-changing security and governance environment.

In his remark, the Director-General of NARC, retired Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab, described the programme as a platform for building trust, collaboration, and mutual understanding across defence, security, and civil institutions.

He said the steady growth of the course, with the current class being one of the largest, reflected confidence from agencies such as the Department of State Services, Defence Intelligence, and the NYSC.

“Collaboration cannot work if we don’t know each other’s strengths, weaknesses, and perspectives. This course provides that opportunity,” Wahab said.

He urged participants to leverage their skills and networks to navigate national challenges.

“No one has a monopoly of knowledge. What you see as white, someone else may see as black, the point is to exchange ideas and learn from one another,” Wahab added.

Course President, Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army, NARC, and partner institutions for the opportunity to undergo the strategic training.

Naijaonpoint reports that the participants completed 11 months of intensive academic work, earning a master’s degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy and a Fellowship of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre.

They were inducted on Thursday ahead of the official graduation ceremony.