COAS reaffirms commitment to discipline, commissions army provost complex

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to discipline and professionalism, describing both as essential to maintaining an effective fighting force.

Shaibu stated this on Tuesday while commissioning the newly completed Army Headquarters Provost Group Complex in Abuja.

The facility comprises 14 offices, a conference hall, a quarter guard, a car park and a generator house, and is expected to strengthen the operations of the Army Headquarters Provost Group by improving command and control, administration, coordination and military policing across the Nigerian Army.

Speaking at the event, the COAS said discipline remained the foundation of military effectiveness.

“Discipline is the soul of any fighting force. This office complex will enhance the capacity of the Army Headquarters Provost Group to enforce standards, promote professionalism, and ensure that personnel conduct themselves in line with the core values of the Nigerian Army at all times,” he said.

Shaibu said the project reflected the Army’s commitment to prudent resource management and the provision of infrastructure that enhances operational efficiency and personnel welfare.

He commended the Directorate of Procurement for completing the project according to approved specifications and within the stipulated timeframe.

The Army chief urged officers and soldiers of the Provost Group to make effective use of the facility and ensure its proper maintenance, stressing that protecting public assets was a collective responsibility.

He also reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure, including accommodation, healthcare, education and other welfare projects aimed at boosting personnel morale, strengthening discipline and promoting professionalism across the service.