Army raises battle-readiness bar, tasks young officers to stay combat-ready

The Nigerian Army has called upon young officers to prioritize physical fitness and continuous training as a personal culture, emphasizing that operational readiness cannot be achieved through occasional exercises.

The directive was delivered by Maj.-Gen. Kevin Ukandu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), during an official engagement highlighting the military's push to elevate its overall battle-readiness standards.