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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army in provision of an efficient and responsive healthcare system as critical to sustaining military operations and preserving troops’ combat effectiveness. A statement by acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele , noted that Lieutenant General Shaibu stated this in Kaduna while commissioning the newly completed Waidi Shaibu Critical Care Centre at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital (44 NARH). He also commissioned a modern helipad designed to facilitate the swift medical evacuation of injured personnel from operational theatres to the hospital. The COAS noted that timely access to quality medical care directly impacts troop morale, recovery rates and the overall operational readiness of the Nigerian Army. He explained that the Critical Care Centre is equipped to manage trauma, intensive care and other complex medical cases, thereby reducing the need to refer critically injured or ill personnel outside military medical facilities. “The strength of any fighting force is not measured by weapons alone, but also by the quality of care given to those who bear the burden of national security,” the COAS stated. He added that the Nigerian Army remains committed to upgrading medical infrastructure across its formations and units to meet contemporary operational and healthcare demands. The helipad was constructed under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, during his tenure as Chief of Army Staff. Lieutenant General Shaibu commended the CDS for his foresight, describing the facility as a critical enabler that would significantly reduce casualty evacuation time from operational theatres and enhance the chances of survival and recovery. The COAS charged medical personnel at 44 NARH to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ensure the optimal utilisation and maintenance of the newly commissioned facilities.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Tuesday, commissioned a new helipad at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital (44 NARH), Kaduna, to enhance the emergency air evacuation of wounded soldiers from operational theatres. This was contained in a statement by Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Lieutenant General Shaibu described the facility as a strategic intervention aimed at reducing casualty evacuation time and improving survival rates. He noted that rapid medical evacuation remains critical to saving lives, enhancing recovery and sustaining troop morale during ongoing operations. “The ability to move our wounded personnel from the frontlines to definitive medical care within the shortest possible time is non-negotiable. This helipad bridges that gap,” the COAS averred. The helipad was initiated under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, during his tenure as Chief of Army Staff. Lieutenant General Shaibu commended General Oluyede for his foresight and commitment to troop welfare, describing the project as a lasting contribution to military healthcare delivery and operational effectiveness. The COAS directed the medical and aviation units to ensure round-the-clock operational readiness and proper maintenance of the facility to guarantee its effective utilisation whenever required.
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