Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), commissioned the newly constructed and furnished Department of Land Warfare (DLW) Auditorium of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji, Kaduna state, on March 30, 2023.
The COAS stated during the commissioning of the project named after him that infrastructure development is one of the pillars of his command philosophy, adding that a conducive environment for learning is a key component of training.
The COAS went on to say that the importance of training cannot be overstated, especially given the country’s current security challenges.
He therefore, urged the student officers of Senior Course 45 to take their training programmes seriously and also apply that which they learn in the discharge of their duties.
He further commended the Commandant and other members of the College Committee for their visionary leadership and laudable achievement of the edifice and wished them success in their future endeavors.
Speaking earlier during the welcome address, the Commandant of Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Air Vice Marshal EA Wonah, who was represented by the Deputy Commandant Rear Admiral MB Hassan welcomed all present and disclosed that the Chief of Army Staff has always been supportive adding that the building of the modern age hall will not only improve the officers’ welfare but also enhance competence in the their chosen field.
