The Defence headquarters (DHQ) has pledged more support to Depot, Nigerian Army Zaria to enable the institution train manpower for the armed forces.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa Gwabin stated this in his address at the centenary celebration and Passing Out Parade of 87 Regular Recruit Intake of the institution on Saturday.
He said the School had to continued to Serve Nigerians in the area of security by producing able bodied and professional soldiers.
“Like I said we will continue to support Depot so that we finetune and bring more professional soldiers that will continue to derve this great country.
“We are bringing more troops to add up to security aspect of the country but none the less we cannot do it alone, we need all Nigerians to come together to support the Armed Forces, support the Army, Air force and Navy as well as other security agencies.
“If you see something that is wrong don’t hesitate to report an action will taken immediately,” he said
On use of social media, the CDS warned against showing military operations or exposing its personnels on social media, adding that the Defence headquarters had came up with measure to regulate it “All members of the Armed Forces must abide by it,” he warned
Our Correspondent reports that no fewer than 5,867 Recruits passed out as young soldiers .
Addressing them, he said the Oath of allegiance administered on them were not mere words.
“You are now entrusted with duty of defending our beloved country, it is a fact that our nation is face with serious security challenges, none the less the Defence headquarters has achieved great feat in tackling this security threat.
“I’m optimistic that these changes will soon come to an end as we continue to work better ways of protecting our Country, ” Musa said.
The CDS charged the young Soldiers to respect constituted authorities at all cost.