NIGERIAN ARMY DI&C HOSTS WORKSHOP TO BOLSTER INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE STANDARDS

NIGERIAN ARMY DI&C HOSTS WORKSHOP TO BOLSTER INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE STANDARDS

………Over 1,000 Projects Nationwide Demand Rigorous Monitoring and Compliance, Says COAS

By: Our Reporter

The office of the COAS, Directorate of Inspection and Compliance (DI&C) in partnership with Redhill Systems Ventures has organized a four-day workshop with the theme “Appraisal of the Directorate of Inspection and Compliance Activities 2024: Panacea for Better Future Performance.” The event, scheduled from December 10 to 13, 2024, at the AG Okunola Hall, Army War College Nigeria, Asokoro, Abuja, brought together key stakeholders to reflect on past achievements and challenges, and to chart a path toward improved performance.

In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, who was ably represented by the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation, Major General OR Aiyenigba, underscored the importance of quality assurance in infrastructural development within the Nigerian Army. “The Nigerian Army has been carrying out extensive infrastructural development across formations, units, and establishments nationwide to improve the working environment, welfare, and efficiency of troops. It is therefore essential for DI&C to ensure all projects are purposely executed to withstand the test of time and deliver high-quality results,” he said.

Speaking further, the COAS highlighted initiatives aimed at enhancing personnel welfare, including the affordable housing ownership scheme for soldiers introduced under the immediate past COAS, Lt Gen TA Lagbaja. He assured participants of ongoing measures to sustain the scheme and plans to secure single-digit interest loans for officers and soldiers. “The Nigerian Army currently has over one thousand ongoing projects nationwide. The sustenance of this drive requires efficient monitoring, and this is where you come in as supervisors, inspectors, and evaluators,” he added.

Lt Gen Oluyede also expressed gratitude to His Excellency, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, for his relentless support and strategic guidance to the Nigerian Army.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Director of DI&C, Major General IM Jallo, highlighted the Directorate’s achievements since its establishment in November 2020. He noted that the Directorate has inspected over 2,000 construction projects and 500 non-construction items in 2024 alone, ensuring compliance and providing critical advisory support to the COAS on infrastructural development.

In his goodwill message, the President of the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria, Prince Akin Babalola, emphasized the importance of transparency, adaptability, and leadership in effective project delivery. “As we gather here today, we are reminded that effective project delivery requires more than just technical expertise. It demands a culture of transparency, the capacity to adapt to changing environments, and above all, strong leadership,” he said, urging participants to actively engage in discussions and deliberations.

The workshop featured six thought-provoking lectures delivered by seasoned guest speakers, presentation of souvenirs, and a group photograph to mark the occasion.

NIGERIAN ARMY DI&C HOSTS WORKSHOP TO BOLSTER INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE STANDARDS