Authorities of the Nigerian Army, on Thursday, revealed that at least 13,000 fresh personnel will be injected into the existing manpower of the ground force before the end of 2025.
It, however, lamented that there are slim resources to cater for the expected personnel, adding that the army is still challenged in terms of operational efficiency.
The Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, disclosed this at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, while playing host to the Senate Committee on Army who were on an oversight function.
Oluyede, a Lieutenant-General, appealed for improved funding for the Nigerian Army because of growing demands of operational efficiency and personnel welfare.
He noted that while most projects visited were progressing well with some already completed, there were concerns about a few, which had been brought to the attention of the Army leadership.
“We want to assure the Chief of Army Staff of our continued support and collaboration with the executive to ensure the Army is adequately funded,” Yar’Adua stated.
He added that the committee plans another round of oversight before the end of the year to assess the implementation of the 2025 Appropriations Act.
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