Nigerian Army Moves to Strengthen Logistics as Supply and Transport Corps Holds Strategic Conference in Benin
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters
The Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport has commenced a high-level conference in Benin City aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and boosting logistics support for ongoing military operations across the country.
The two-day conference, which began on March 24, 2026, at the Muhammadu Buhari Auditorium of the Nogerian Army School of Supply and Transport is themed “Optimising ST Capabilities Towards Providing Effective Service Delivery to Nigerian Army Operations in All Missions.”
Declaring the conference open, the Commander of the Corps, Nansak Faniuma Shagaya according to a press release e-signed by the Kennedy Anyanwu (Captain) For Assistance Director Army Public Relations, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport Benin City said the gathering was convened to critically assess the Corps’ performance in current operations and chart a path for improved service delivery.
He described the forum as a vital platform for reflection and collaboration, noting that it would enable commanders and senior officers to exchange ideas and address emerging challenges in a dynamic security environment.
“The contemporary operational landscape in which the Nigerian Army operates is increasingly complex and multidimensional. Modern military operations are characterised by fluid threat dynamics, technological evolution, and heightened demands on operational sustainability,” Shagaya said.
He stressed the centrality of logistics to military success, adding: “In such an environment, the role of logistics has become even more critical. History has consistently demonstrated that operational success is sustained not only by tactical brilliance and combat power but also by the reliability, responsiveness and resilience of the logistics system that supports the force.”
According to him, the conference will also provide a strategic forum for open and professional engagement among officers of the Corps.
“Through this platform, we will collectively review our operational commitments, examine institutional challenges and explore innovative approaches aimed at strengthening sustainment initiatives and enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our logistics support system,” he stated.
He urged participants to engage actively in the deliberations, calling for “intellectual depth, professional candor and a shared commitment to strengthening the operational effectiveness of the Corps in support of the Nigerian Army.”
In his welcome address, the Commandant of the training institution Olatunde Adehbite said the conference would provide an opportunity for direct interaction between the Corps Commander and field officers on strategies to advance the Army’s mission.
He noted that the engagement aligns with the Corps’ guiding philosophy “to advance the development of a highly proficient Supply and Transport Corps capable of efficiently supporting the Nigerian Army to fulfil its constitutional responsibilities in all missions.”
Adegbite added that the forum would enable participants to “share knowledge, discuss challenges and make meaningful contributions that will propel the Corps towards improved efficiency and excellent service delivery.”
The conference will also feature a series of ceremonial activities, including the commissioning of key infrastructure such as a Soldiers’ Dining Hall and a remodeled Driving Simulation Centre, as well as the unveiling of Col I Taiwo Crescent. It is expected to culminate in a Pulling-Out Ceremony and Gala Night in honour of retired generals of the Corps on March 26.
