BENIN- The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of the Nigerian Army to intensify efforts towards tackling indiscipline, strengthening mentorship and upholding regimentation to enhance troop effectiveness and operational readiness.
The Army Chief gave the charge during the closing ceremony of the Second Regimental Sergeant Majors’ Convention 2026 held in Benin City, Edo State.
The five-day convention brought together RSMs from various Army formations and units, alongside representatives of sister Services and other security agencies.
Lieutenant General Shaibu described RSMs as custodians of the Nigerian Army's professional character, discipline and fighting spirit, stressing that their responsibilities go beyond maintaining military smartness and regimentation during ceremonial parades.
He emphasised that RSMs must ensure discipline in operational environments, promote exemplary conduct even in the absence of supervision and instil unwavering commitment to duty among personnel, particularly under challenging operational conditions.
The COAS further urged the senior non-commissioned officers to strengthen mentorship and address emerging behavioural challenges within the military, particularly drug abuse, gambling, absenteeism and the misuse of social media, which he identified as serious threats to military discipline and professionalism.
He particularly commended the lecture delivered by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), on strategies for combating drug abuse.
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