The Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General John O. Adeyemo, has conducted a three-day operational visit to Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), as part of efforts to assess and strengthen ongoing military operations against insurgency in the North East.
The visit, which took place from 24 to 26 December 2025, was aimed at evaluating artillery resources, enhancing operational targeting, and reinforcing the commitment of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA) to the Command Philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.
During the visit, Major General Adeyemo interfaced with key operational commanders and stakeholders to appraise the effectiveness of artillery support within OPHK and explore ways to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
On 25 December 2025, the CCA visited the Headquarters of 37 Artillery Brigade, where he assessed NACA resources deployed in support of OPHK. Commanders and Commanding Officers of the brigade presented detailed operational briefs on their activities and challenges.
In his presentation, the Commander, 37 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Charles M. Zebere, highlighted the strategic importance of the Fire Support Coordinating Cell Work Station (FSCCWS) in operational planning and coordination. He disclosed that the facility was recently remodeled to enhance the brigade’s professional capacity to deliver timely and accurate fire support products for manoeuvre forces.
The operational tour culminated in the commissioning of the remodeled FSCCWS at the Headquarters of 37 Artillery Brigade, as well as the renovated Headquarters of 333 Artillery Regiment.
Addressing officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Major General Adeyemo conveyed the Christmas goodwill message of the COAS and commended the gunners for their professionalism and specialist contributions to counter-insurgency operations in the region.
He described the corps’ contribution to the restoration of peace in the North East as highly commendable and urged personnel to remain resilient and sustain the operational momentum. According to him, the morale-boosting visit was deliberately timed to coincide with the Yuletide season in recognition of the troops’ sacrifices.
The CCA also assured personnel of the COAS’s resolve to address operational challenges affecting the combat readiness of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, with a view to enhancing its capability and effectiveness in support of Nigerian Army operations.
Highlights of the visit included operational briefings at Headquarters OPHK, interactions with artillery commanders and commanding officers at the Headquarters of 37 Artillery Brigade, commissioning of projects, and group photographs with officers and soldiers in Maiduguri.
