Abuja: No fewer than 409 officers and soldiers on Friday graduated from various mid-career, logistics, and transport-related courses at the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST). The ceremony marked the end of an intensive three-month training program.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the 2025 second quarter courses included the Battalion Commanders’ Course, Catering Officers’ Course, Tank Operators’ Course, Driver B1-B3, Fire and Safety X1, and Catering Courses. Maj.-Gen. Samuel Adejimi, Director of Movements at Nigerian Army Headquarters in Abuja, commended the graduating personnel for their commitment and resilience during the training.
Adejimi stated, “Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduating students who have completed a vital phase in their professional development. Your dedication to excellence and commitment to our cause are essential to supporting and enhancing operational capability in the field.” He highlighted the crucial role logistics and transport personnel play in national defence, emphasizing their importance to the Nigerian Army’s operations.
He also noted the ongoing infrastructural improvements at NASST and assured continued support to maintain high training standards. Maj.-Gen. Adebayo Adegbite, Commandant of the school, expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff and other officials for their support, stating that the training covered eight distinct courses and equipped students with necessary knowledge and leadership skills.
The Commandant acknowledged the school’s private sector partners for their support and praised the dedication of the school’s staff and instructors in shaping the soldiers into reliable professionals. Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Inyang, Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies, provided details of the courses and student performances, urging the graduates to be good ambassadors of the school and apply their knowledge to overcome new challenges.