By Amos Aar
THE COMMANDER Corps of Engineers (CCE), Maj. Gen. Philip Eromosele, says six industrial boreholes have been sunk at the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering (NASME) Barracks, Makurdi to tackle water challenges.
Eromosele disclosed this in his opening remarks during the fourth quarter conference and rowing out ceremony on Monday in Makurdi.
Gen. Eromosele further stated that funds released by the Army Headquarters have been used to repair several plants and equipment including AMTRAC 400, excavators, armoured dozer and water purification unit.
“These are currently employed in support of the operation in the theatre, thereby enhancing the operational effectiveness of the brigade,” Eromosele said.
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He also disclosed that in addressing the issue of manpower deficiency in the Nigerian Army Engineers (NAE), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) had approved an increase in the number of soldiers recruited for the section.
“So far, for the year, a total of 550 soldiers have been received into the corps from the Depot of the Nigerian Army.
“Additionally, the corps also received a total of 23 commissioned officers including 11 Regular Course and 12 Executive Course,” the Commander said.
“The NAE has accomplished most of the milestone activities set out in the 2023 Training Directive,” he said.
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Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. EG Ode (rtd), who presented a paper on Human Capacity Development in the NAE for Enhanced Operational Efficiency, urged the NAE to continue to develop the capacity of their personnel for optimal results.
