Maj.-Gen. Adetokunbo Fayemiwo, the Chief of Accounts and Budget of the Nigerian Army, delivered a resounding call on Wednesday for personnel to exercise prudent financial management and uphold professionalism within the Finance Corps. The declaration came as he inaugurated the Nigerian Army 3 Division Finance Training Week at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Rukuba Barracks, Plateau State.
Under the theme “Building Capacity for Professional and Effective Financial Services Delivery in the Nigerian Army,” the Chief of Accounts and Budget emphasized that the training week focuses on equipping the Nigerian Army finance core personnel serving in the 3 Division’s area of responsibility with the essential skills required to deliver effective financial services to units, formations, as well as personnel within the joint operational area.
He thanked the chief of Army Staff for his visionary leadership in training soldiers and support to improving capacity of troops also stressing the centrality of training to the chief of army staff command philosophy, aimed at elevating the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, well-equipped, and highly motivated force to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities, Fayemiwo articulated that the training week serves to advance the vision of the army’s leadership. It is meticulously crafted to address the training needs of finance officers and soldiers, cascading down to the battalion level. The curriculum provides a robust platform for updating personnel on contemporary financial policies and best practices, thereby illuminating their implications for the Nigerian Army’s financial accountability.
Fayemiwo passionately urged all Nigerian Army finance personnel to embrace a proactive and efficient approach, asserting that such an attitude is pivotal in guaranteeing timely and conformant financial services to all members of the Nigerian Army, encompassing units, formations, and individuals. Beyond timeliness and adherence to regulations, he underscored the paramount significance of maintaining professionalism in their conduct as military personnel.
Highlighting the significance of the Finance Training Week, Fayemiwo highlighted his previous commissioning of similar training initiatives in Kaduna, Port-Harcourt, and Abuja, with plans to replicate this important endeavor in Maiduguri shortly after concluding the Plateau State program.
Expressing his commendation for the preparations leading to the training week, Maj. Gen. Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, underscored the event’s aim to enhance the knowledge, skills, and capacity of personnel, aligning with the year’s forecasted objectives.
The General Officer Commanding emphasized that training is an indispensable component of any successful military organization, essential for carrying out duties proficiently. He reiterated the critical importance of continuous training for military organizations, underscoring its role in achieving operational excellence.
The high point of the training week’s opening ceremony was the group photograph with other honored guests, officers, and soldiers of the Nigerian Army.
