Take Career Development in Nigerian Army, Be Discipline, Loyal — GOC Urges Students

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen.Obinna Onubogu has urged Nigerian students to consider taking a career development in the Nigerian Army and as well remained discipline and loyal to the country.

Maj-Gen.Onubogu stated this during a Public Speaking Engagement organised by Headquarters 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA), for secondary school students of Baptist High School, Saki, Oyo State on Friday.

The event was part of preparations to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), 2025, which will climax on 6 July 2025 in Kaduna State, aimed at highlighting the history, organization and roles of the NA, with a view to encouraging students to consider possible career development in the NA.

The GOC,who was represented by the Commandant, Command Science Secondary School Saki, Lt.-Col. Adebayo Akinfaderin, urged students to be serious with their studies and be guided by genuine passion in order to maximize anticipated benefits afterwards. 

"This public speaking, should serve as suitable opportunity for you to reaffirm your faith and commitment to Nigeria, while contributing your quoter to nation building", Maj-Gen.Onubogu said.

The GOC appreciated the authorities of the host school, for availing Nigerian Army opportunity to speak to the students; noting that their participation during the interactive session was very impressive, and evident of their commitment towards achieving success. 

He said that the opportunity to interact with the students during the event had exposed the specific areas where they encounter challenges in school, and at their respective homes.

Maj.Gen. Onubogu encouraged parents and teachers to sustain adequate guidance of their children, ensuring they uphold good characters which will make them worthy citizens of Nigeria.

In her remarks, the Principal of Baptist High School Saki,  Mrs Christiana Oyeniron, appreciated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for his laudable initiatives.

Oyeniron said Nigerians are well aware and grateful to the troops of the Nigerian Army for their roles in securing lives and property of citizens, and protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria. 

She further commended the COAS for his exemplary leadership, noting that the event adds up to several Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) projects which the NA has continued to execute across Nigeria and would remain effective instruments for sustaining good Civil Military Relationships between the NA and its diverse publics.

 "I am glad to see that this historic event is very informative; and I have no doubt that my students are now well informed about the Nigerian Arny, and would develope the urge to become proud members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN)", the principal said.

While delivering vote of thanks, the Head Girl of the School, Olarinwaju Salome, appreciated the Nigerian Army for the lectures delivered on basic ethical principles and possible career opportunity for students. 

She said the lectures and video clips were educative and have equipped her and other students with the knowledge of Nigerian Army roles; availing them a guide on the necessary steps towards considering possible career development in the Nigerian Army.

Highlights of the event are presentations on basic ethical topics and career guide, encouragement of students to uphold the principles of patriotism, honesty and integrity; and obey constituted authorities. 

They were equally admonished to desist from all forms of criminality, acts of cultism, drug abuse and other vices which are dangerous to their health, and capable of thwarting their future ambitions.

The event witnessed large turn out of students, teachers of Baptist High School, Saki as well as officers and soldiers of HQ 2 Division NA while educational materials and souvenirs were presented to students and staff of the school