Nigerian Army has commenced the process of downward review of school fees paid in Command schools as part of measures to boost the morale of its personnel.

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai made the statement on Friday while addressing troops during operational visit to the Depot of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Military School in Zaria.

He said he was awaiting a report on the assessment of command schools across the country but assured that downward review of fees was inevitable.

“We are also working on improving facilities in the schools in line with our programme on improving your welfare and the wellbeing of your families,” he added.

Buratai said the agenda of the current administration to entrench professionalism in the Armed Forces was anchored on improving the welfare of troops.

He assured the troops that upgrading offices and residential accommodation in Army barracks would be given priority attention by the administration.

The Army chief said the Army was upgrading training facilities in its institutions as part of efforts to entrench professionalism and regimentation within its ranks.

He urged instructors and other staff of the two institutions to uphold and instill the virtues necessary for the development of a disciplined army.

Buratai told the troops that the Army sports week would be held later in the year as part of plans to revive sporting activities in the Army.

The Commandant of the Depot, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Christopher Musa conducted Buratai round ongoing rehabilitation works at the depot.

The projects inspected by the Army chief include renovation work on accommodation for recruits, cafeteria as well as other renovation works inside the barracks and the Nigerian Military School.

The Army chief also paid a visit to the palace of the Emir of Zauzau, Shehu Idris.