The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede says President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to Nigerian army operational and administrative needs has been pivotal to the successes achieved so far. COAS represented by Maj.-Gen. Musa Etsu-Ndagi, Deputy Chief of Training, Army says the Nigerian Army would continue to strengthen its capacity to safeguard the nation’s security and territorial integrity. The 2025 exercise Vulcan Glow was themed, ‘Repositioning Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery through Realistic Training and Maintenance of Artillery Platforms for Effective Fire Support to Nigerian Army Operations Within a Joint and Multi-Agency Environment’.
The chief of army staff let Gen olufemi oluyede expressed delight in witnessing the exercise and commended the Artillery Corps for their efforts. He said the exercise was aimed at enhancing the professional skills, knowledge, and expertise of troops in artillery tactics, techniques, and procedures. Oluyede emphasized the importance of adequate training and equipment maintenance for enhanced operational effectiveness. He commended the Artillery Corps for harnessing indigenous solutions for gun repairs, research and development initiatives.
The COAS praised the integration of emerging technologies into training for enhanced fire support. According to him, the Nigerian Army has been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism and insurgency, making immense sacrifices to safeguard the peace and security of our beloved nation. On his part, the Commander, Corps of Artillery, Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar, said the exercise was a field training exercise that aimed to test artillery personnel on the planning, preparation, employment, and deployment of artillery resources in various warfare scenarios.
Abubakar said the exercise included a study period, operations orders, and briefs, culminating in a firepower demonstration showcasing the Corps’ capabilities. He added that the exercise was conducted in line with Army Headquarters’ training directives. Abubakar said the exercise introduced several innovations, including mental health awareness and a novelty volleyball match. This year’s ‘Exercise Vulcan Glow’ was merged with ‘Exercise Mun Gama’. The commandant corps of artillery says the corps made significant progress under his command, including infrastructural development, establishment of new departments, and renovation of facilities.
