The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called on the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police (NACMP) to uphold the highest standards of discipline, regimentation, and professionalism across all army formations.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the NACMP Biannual Training Workshop 2025 on Tuesday in Abuja, Shaibu—represented by the Chief of Training (Army), Maj.-Gen. Valentine Okoro—stressed the importance of maintaining discipline as the foundation of military effectiveness and national security.
Themed “Enhancing the Professional Competencies of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police Personnel to Effectively Discharge its Responsibilities in Support of the Nigerian Army in a Joint and Multi-Agency Environment,” the workshop marks the first of its kind since 2013. It aims to bridge existing professional gaps and enhance the Corps’ operational capacity in joint and multi-agency security settings.
Shaibu reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to its constitutional duty of defending the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing the need for adaptability in the face of evolving security challenges.
“The Corps of Military Police, as custodians of discipline and regimentation, occupies a central role in promoting professionalism within the army,” he said. “We must cultivate a culture of continuous learning and innovation to maintain a strategic advantage in ensuring national stability.”
He urged participants to leverage the workshop to deepen their expertise, strengthen ethical standards, and integrate field lessons with doctrine to improve operational efficiency.
In his welcome remarks, the Provost Marshal (Army), Maj.-Gen. Mathias Erebulu, described the workshop as a “landmark initiative” aimed at revitalizing professional development within the corps after a 12-year hiatus.
Erebulu noted that the sessions would focus on critical areas such as criminal investigations, arms and ammunition control, prevention of security breaches, and the reinforcement of discipline within operational zones.
“Our ability to adapt to evolving threats and support joint operations will significantly enhance the army’s capacity to safeguard national peace and security,” he said.
He commended the COAS for his visionary leadership and thanked security agencies and retired officers for their continued collaboration and institutional support.
The workshop brought together senior army officers, representatives from sister security agencies, retired provost marshals, and resource persons for lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at strengthening professionalism and regimentation within the Nigerian Army.
