Military Shifts Special Forces Training Facility to Nasarawa, Nigeria
Nigerian Army's Special Forces Training School Relocates to Doma
The Nigerian Army has relocated its Special Forces Training School from Buni Yadi in Yobe State to Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as announced by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, in August 2025.
The relocation was a significant milestone, according to Maj.-Gen. Hilary Nzan, the Commander of the 4 Special Forces. He believes the school will enhance training, boost morale, and create an enabling environment for optimal performance.
During his visit to the 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede laid the foundation for new structures and expressed his optimism that the new location would soon become a "beacon of excellence and professionalism" within the Nigerian Army.
The COAS also pledged to prioritize the welfare of personnel and their families, reiterating his administration's commitment to giving special forces the highest quality training. Maj.-Gen. Hilary Nzan, in his appreciation, stated that they, as direct beneficiaries, will use the school responsibly with dedication to achieve desired results.
Oluyede urged personnel to maintain professionalism, diligence, and commitment, while Nzan expressed confidence that the move was designed to provide a more suitable setting for preparing the elite unit for complex security challenges. The training provided at the new school is envisioned to prepare special forces for today's dynamic and evolving security threats.
The reasons for the relocation have not been explicitly detailed in the available sources. It is common for such relocations to be influenced by strategic, security, logistical, or infrastructural considerations, but without an official statement specifying these factors, the exact cause remains unconfirmed in the current public reports.
Investment in the school is seen as an investment in the security and prosperity of Nigeria. The move has been widely reported, confirming the transfer, but the specific reasons for the decision remain uncertain.
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- In the same month, Senate President Tinubu expressed his support for the relocation, lauding the potential benefits for the security sector and innocent civilians across Nigeria, often referred to as 'Naija'.
- Amidst the public discourse, there have been whispers suggesting the possibility of improved sports facilities for soldiers and their families at the new training site in Doma.
- With the army's decision to move the Special Forces Training School, some political analysts predict potential implications for the future structure and operations of the Nigerian Army, especially considering its role in maintaining peace and security in the country.
