The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged female soldiers in the country to be proficient in the act of public speaking.
Dabiri-Erewa gave the charge in Abuja on Monday during the maiden edition of Guards Brigade female soldier short talk competition.
The SSA, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, said “in this modern time, the act of public speaking is very important in every aspect of life.”
She said the most effective way to communicate is speech, while the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are all interconnected.
“Proficiency in each skill is therefore necessary to become a well-rounded communicator,” she added.
Dabiri-Erewa said that the capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts, opinions, and feeling provides the female soldiers with important advantages.
She assured the participants that the training would enrich their level of professionalism and make them more responsive in the discharge of their duties.
“I am delighted that Guards Brigade in particular and the Nigeria Army in general is making encouraging efforts to extensively train their personnel in the act of public speaking.
“You must remain resolute in this regard. We will continue to reach out to our country men and women in Diaspora to intimate them with the good work and sacrifice the Nigeria Army is making to keep our fatherland safe and habitable.”
Earlier, Brig. Gen. Musa Yusuf, Commander Guards Brigade said the programme was part of the series of training activities for Guards Brigade Female Soldiers to correct detrimental effects of poor communication among the personnel.
Highlights of the event include an inspection of guards by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and a short talk presentation and competition amongst teams from different units of the Army.
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