…commissions new command headquarters
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has laid the foundation for the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) in Doma, Nasarawa State, describing the institution as “a legacy of excellence, bravery and sacrifice” that will transform the training of Nigeria’s elite troops and strengthen the nation’s defence architecture.
In an official statement signed by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army said the initiative is aimed at producing highly skilled warriors capable of dominating complex and unconventional battlefields. According to the statement, the school represents a strategic leap in enhancing the Nigerian Army’s combat power in order to safeguard the nation’s future.
Originally established in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, as part of the Nigerian Army’s response to evolving security threats, the Special Forces School has now been relocated to Doma to provide an improved environment for advanced and mission-specific training. The Buni Yadi facility, the statement further disclosed, will now serve as the Nigerian Army Acclimatization Center, dedicated to preparing troops for the unique challenges of operations in the North East theatre.
Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony, Lieutenant General Oluyede reaffirmed his commitment to delivering world-class training and equipment that will ensure the Nigerian Army’s Special Forces remain “unconquerable” and on par with their global counterparts. He added that the new school would serve as an enduring legacy in strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to confront emerging threats.
In addition to the foundation-laying, the COAS also commissioned two other major projects in Doma: the new 4 Special Forces Command Headquarters and a modern Officers’ Mess. The new facilities include operational workspaces, conference facilities and recreational amenities designed to enhance the capacity, welfare and morale of personnel.
Earlier in the day, Lieutenant General Oluyede paid a courtesy call on the Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, at Lafia. During the visit, he emphasised the Nigerian Army’s national character and called for continued collective civilian-military collaboration in securing the country. Governor Sule, while welcoming the COAS, commended the Nigerian Army for maintaining stability in the state and enabling agricultural and mining activities to thrive despite regional security pressures.
The ceremony in Doma ended with a symbolic tree-planting exercise, followed by the presentation of a gift to the COAS by the Andoma of Doma in recognition of his leadership, and a group photograph with dignitaries in attendance.
