Why Army Established Its University – COAS

 

Why Army established its university – COAS


The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday, explained that the Nigerian Army University in Biu, Borno state was established as a means to explore a non-kinetic approach in the service operations against insurgency.

He also said the institution was established to achieve social inclusion, gender balance and expand diversity through education.

A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu said the Army Chief clarified the first convocation of the institution.

The COAS who is also the Pro-Chancellor of the institution disclosed that by establishing the Nigerian Army University Biu, the Army adopted the strategic option of exploring a non-kinetic approach to its counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria.

“He clarified that the Army sought to achieve social inclusion, and gender balance and expand diversity through education,” the statement read.

Lagbaja also said the emergence and growth of the institution in the heart of the North East was a testament to the successes the Nigerian military have collectively achieved in the counter-insurgency efforts.

He said, “Today, the graduands are a testament to our bravery, courage, and determination, despite the security challenges, to groom youths that would become solution providers and self-reliant in addressing some of the challenges of our dear nation”.


The Army Chief, however, said a total of 417 students graduated from the school.