The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has told candidates undergoing screening/training to become personnel that the soldiering profession is not an employment opportunity but of service and sacrifice to the nation.

Yahaya made the disclosure when he paid an operational visit to the Nigerian Army Battle Fitness Centre to witness the ongoing Recruitment Exercise for 85 Regular Recruits Intake holding in Falgore Forest, Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano state.

Addressing members of the Recruitment Board, he expressed confidence in their ability to select the most qualified and suitable candidates even as he charged them not to compromise on the stipulated standards of the Nigerian Army

He further urged the team to remain focused and committed, while upholding the core values of the NA in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Yahaya used the opportunity to commission a number of projects at the NABFC, recently executed by 41 Engineers Brigade, Kaduna.

Some of the projects include newly constructed NABFC Gate, equipped with advance security system, a Quarter Guard, Regimental Sergeant Major’s Office, Guards Room and Administrative Block.

Others are a 3 Km paved concrete walk way, 6 km perimeter block fence and 4 km solar powered street lights.

Gen Yahaya expressed satisfaction with the quality of the completed projects and commended the efforts of the Army Headquarters Department of Administration for the successful execution of the projects.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to investing in training, infrastructure and providing conducive environment for capacity building amongst NA personnel, in line with the cardinals of his command philosophy.

The visit was attended by Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, General Officer Commanding 1 Division NA, among other senior officers.