The Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, NASST, Benin City, has graduated students across six specialized courses.
The event, which is the third quarter graduation ceremony, was held on Friday.
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, Lt. Samson Ayomide Akindutire, in a statement made available to FrontPage, said the graduation was in line with the command philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, to “Consolidate the Transformation of the Nigerian Army towards Bequeathing a Well-Motivated and Combat-Ready Force that can Effectively Discharge its Constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint and Multi-Agency Environment.”
He said NASST commandant, Major General Adebayo Olatunde Adegbite, in his welcome address, disclosed that a total of six courses – Fire and Safety Officers, Fire and Safety Intermediate, Driver Intermediate, Driver Basic, Supply/Storeman Intermediate, and Catering Basic Courses, completed their training in the Third Quarter.
He noted that the courses’ curricula incorporated critical areas such as Information and Communications Technology, NA Social Media Policy, Leadership and Management, and the Nigerian Army Doctrine 2022.
Major General Adegbite appreciated the unwavering support of the COAS and the Commander Corps of Supply and Transport, and commended the dedication of the school’s training staff led by the Deputy Commandant, Brigadier General K. E. Inyang.
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He also appreciated NASST’s institutional and corporate partners, including the University of Benin, Edo State Fire Service, and several hospitality and corporate organisations, for their contributions to the success of the courses.
The Special Guest of Honour and Director of Communication Satellite, Department of Space Administration, Abuja, Major General Ebun Mustapha, lauded the achievements of the graduating officers and soldiers, stressing that the training had not only enhanced their professional capacity but also prepared them to play vital roles in sustaining Nigerian Army’s operational efficiency across formations.
He charged the graduands to apply their newly acquired knowledge in addressing contemporary security challenges, particularly in areas of logistics, supply chain management, catering, and fire safety, which are critical to the Nigerian Army’s operational success.
Major General Mustapha further praised the NASST staff for their resilience and commitment to excellence, noting that the ongoing infrastructural improvements at the school portrayed the Nigerian Army leadership’s determination to sustain world-class training standards.
Other highlights of the graduation ceremony were the presentation of the Course Highlights by the Deputy Commandant/ Director of Studies Brigadier General K. E. Inyang, presentation of certificates and awards to students, and presentation of souvenirs.
