Discipline bedrock of fighting force, says Air Marshal Abubakar

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, says discipline is the bedrock of a fighting force, without which, there can be no cohesion and team spirit.

Abubakar made this assertion at the graduation of Young Officers Course 10, held at the Military Training Centre in Kaduna.

Abubakar represented by AVM Muhammad Abdul-Wahab, NAF Secretary, charged the 25 young officers to uphold high standard of discipline and loyalty that the service was known for.

“To whom much is given, much more is expected. You have been equipped both in character and skills for the duties ahead of you.

“You must, therefore, justify the resources that have been invested in you by doing your duties diligently and professionally at all times.

“As you are all aware, NAF does not compromise standards which have been the hallmark of the present leadership,” Abubakar said.

According to him, this is the reason why the service invested heavily in all aspect of training, both at home and abroad.

“Indeed, the course you have just concluded have provided you with another opportunity to train your mind in order to control your behaviour which is essential in serving one’s country with honor and integrity.”

Earlier, the Commandant, Military Training Centre, Air Comdr. Noah Oyibo, said the graduating students were exposed to lectures and practical field demonstrations that would help them in building a successful career in the airforce.

“All over the world, military conduct young officers’ course to improve the knowledge of their young ones so as to enhance productivity,” Oyibo added.