{"id":886,"date":"2026-01-30T20:19:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/coas-names-ptsd-drug-abuse-as-threats-to-army-success\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T20:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:19:55","slug":"coas-names-ptsd-drug-abuse-as-threats-to-army-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/coas-names-ptsd-drug-abuse-as-threats-to-army-success\/","title":{"rendered":"COAS names PTSD, drug abuse as threats to army success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>By Animasahun Salman<\/p>\n<p>The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has declared that a strong warrior ethos remains the bedrock of combat readiness, unit cohesion, and operational success of the Nigerian Army, warning that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug abuse are emerging internal threats capable of weakening frontline effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The COAS spoke on Thursday at a high-level seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Transformation and Innovation, themed \u201cWarrior Ethos: A Tool for Building Unit Cohesion and a Combat-Ready Force,\u201d held at the Headquarters 8 Division Auditorium.<\/p>\n<p>The event drew senior officers and soldiers from the Theatre Command of Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, and other key stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Represented by the Theatre Commander, OPFY, Major General Warrah Idris, the Army Chief said modern military operations demand not only advanced weaponry and tactics, but also mentally resilient and morally grounded soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA strong warrior ethos is the foundation upon which combat readiness and operational effectiveness are built. It instils discipline, courage, mental toughness and selfless service \u2014 qualities that are indispensable on today\u2019s complex battlefields,\u201d the COAS stated.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that prolonged counter-insurgency and internal security operations across the country have exposed troops to intense psychological pressure, making issues such as PTSD and substance abuse critical concerns for military leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder and drug abuse constitute dual threats that silently erode discipline, morale and fighting efficiency. If not properly addressed, they can undermine the very strength of our units,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the seminar was conceived as a proactive platform to deepen awareness, encourage open dialogue, and develop practical strategies for strengthening unit cohesion and safeguarding the mental health of soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBuilding a combat-ready force starts from the unit level. When soldiers are mentally sound, ethically grounded and bonded by shared values, operational success becomes achievable,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chief of Transformation and Innovation (Army), Major General Samson Abai, said the seminar was firmly aligned with the COAS\u2019 Command Philosophy aimed at transforming the Nigerian Army into a professional, adaptable and resilient force capable of meeting evolving security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond firepower and manoeuvre, the human dimension of warfare remains decisive. This seminar is designed to confront the mental and psychological challenges faced by our troops, especially during prolonged operations,\u201d Abai said.<\/p>\n<p>He commended the COAS for prioritising troop welfare and resilience, describing it as \u201ca clear demonstration of leadership that understands that victory begins in the mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The seminar featured expert resource persons with extensive operational and professional experience. Major General Charles Ofoche (rtd) delivered the first lecture titled \u201cIntensifying Warrior Ethos and Mental Toughness,\u201d while the Deputy Commander, Narcotics, Sokoto Command, Abdulrazak Umar, spoke on \u201cEffect of Drug Abuse on Nigerian Army Operational Effectiveness.\u201d The third lecture, \u201cOvercoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,\u201d was delivered by Lt. Col. Dr. Suzan Dibal (rtd).<\/p>\n<p>Participants engaged in interactive sessions, group discussions, and experience-sharing, aimed at translating the lessons from the seminar into practical tools for the field. Other highlights included the presentation of souvenirs to distinguished guests, networking sessions, and group photographs.<\/p>\n<p>The seminar underscores the Nigerian Army\u2019s growing emphasis on holistic force development, recognising that mental resilience, ethical conduct and unit cohesion are as critical to victory as weapons and strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Copyright PUNCH<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>All rights reserved. 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