Posted By Admin
By Dedeigbo Ayodeji
In line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya to have “A professional Nigerian Army (NA) to accomplish assigned missions within a joint environment in Defence of Nigerian” the 81 Division NA hosted NA Chief Clerks’ Convention 2021 to enhance professionalism and responsiveness of the Nigeria Army Chief Clerks for optimal performance.
Presenting the COAS Keynote address during the opening ceremony, the Commandant Nigerian Army College of Logistics Major General Martins Enendu reiterated the importance of the Convention. According to him, “The 2021 Convention was quite auspicious in view of the important role played by Chief Clerks in ensuring that the staff,training and operational branches of the NA function optimally.
According to the Army Chief “It is wise to state that if Chief Ckerks carried out their respective duties effectively there is no doubt they will contribute immensely towards the actualization of my vision for the Nigeria Army which is to have “A Professional Nigerian Army Ready to Accomplish Assigned Mission an a Joint Environment in the Defence of Nigeria”.
He further stated that as trained Clerks they must uphold the Official Secret Act which provides the guidelines and regulated their professional conduct.
The first Lecture titled “Capacity Development of Clarical Staff: Challenges and ways forward” was succinctly delivered by Colonel Onyekachi Eneowo citing examples, he elucidated and educated the participants on the roles of NA Clarical Staff, challenges to capacity development especially in the face of current and emerging security challenges facing Nigeria and ways forward
The second lecture delivered by Brigadier General CU Onwule entitled “Explorint information communication technology for optimal performance of the NA Chief Clerks was also resourcefully presented with pratical examples .
The Guest lecturer also used the occasion to draw attention of the participants to global best practices that are in line with military convention .
The 2 lectures delivered at the Opening Ceremony of the Convention were among the 6 lectures slated for the convention.
The lectures elicited observations, contributions and comments from senior officers and the participants
Earlier in his welcome address, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division NA Major General Lawrence Fejokwu urged the participants to make good use of the opportunity and learn all the rudiments of modern day clerical work.
He also disclosed that knowledge acquire would enable them function optimally in various capacities.
The NA 2021 Chief Clerks Convention attracted a summit of senior officers and over 400 Chief Clerks drawn from units , formation, corps headquarters and training institution across the nation.
The Theme for the Convention was “Enhancing Professionalism and Responsiveness in NA Chief Clerks for Optimal. Performance”
