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By Philip Nwosu
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of the Nigerian Army to reinforce the warrior ethos as a key requirement for sustaining combat effectiveness, improving operational performance, and ensuring mission success across formations and units.
The COAS gave the charge during the closing ceremony of the First Regimental Sergeant Majors’ Convention 2026 held at the JN Garba Hall Old NDA, Kaduna.
The convention, with a theme: “Empowering Regimental Sergeant Majors to Drive Combat Readiness and Professional Excellence,” brought together senior non-commissioned officers for strategic discussions, professional engagement, and the exchange of operational experiences aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and regimental standards within the Army.
In his address, Lieutenant General Shaibu described RSMs as custodians of discipline, military tradition, and regimentation, stressing that their influence remains critical to maintaining troop morale, cohesion, and esprit de corps, especially in operational theatres.
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He noted that cultivating a strong warrior ethos is central to building resilient, disciplined, and mission-oriented troops capable of confronting emerging and asymmetric security threats.
The Army chief also warned against the misuse of social media and digital platforms, cautioning that unregulated online activities could compromise operational security and undermine ongoing military operations.
He urged RSMs to lead by example by promoting responsible digital conduct, enforcing information discipline, and ensuring strict compliance with established communication protocols within their formations.
Lieutenant General Shaibu further directed the senior non-commissioned officers to intensify mentorship and leadership guidance for younger soldiers in order to preserve regimental values, strengthen professionalism, and promote ethical conduct.
Earlier, the Chief of Administration (Army), Isa Abdullahi, said the convention reflects the Army’s commitment to improving administrative efficiency, operational readiness, and professional excellence in line with the COAS’ command philosophy.
