23/08/2026
MILITARY LOGISTICS SUPPORT INDISPENSABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS — Major General Adeyinka Tells AWCN Participants
It was a homecoming for the Chief of Logistics (COLOG), Nigerian Army, Major General Adekunle Adeyinka, a pioneer Directing Staff of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), as he returned to the College to deliver a lecture on “Military Logistics Support” to participants of Course 10/2026.
Delivering the lecture to operational-level leaders on 21 August 2026, Major General Adeyinka explained that logistics encompasses virtually every sphere of human activity, spanning the military, civil and commercial sectors, and supporting activities ranging from e-commerce to humanitarian operations.
He noted that military logistics support is indispensable to the successful conduct of operations, as it involves the planning, coordination, and ex*****on of the movement, maintenance, and sustainment of personnel, equipment, and supplies. According to him, military logistics serves as the unseen force behind the frontline, ensuring that troops have the resources and support required to accomplish their missions effectively and efficiently.
The COLOG emphasised that a strong strategy without effective tactics and logistics is likely to fail, just as excellent tactics and logistics without a clear strategy are unlikely to achieve the desired outcome.
Major General Adeyinka cautioned the participants against treating logistics as an afterthought, stressing that logistics must be an integral component of every organisation and its operations.
He further emphasised that the true value of logistics lies in constant practice, noting that it is the art that drives the science and that people learn best through practical experience. He urged logisticians to think outside the box and remain innovative in meeting the needs of troops, particularly in demanding operational environments.
In his appreciation to the COLOG for the lecture, the Commandant, AWCN, Major General Umar Alkali, described Major General Adeyinka as a thoroughbred and passionate logistician par excellence. He expressed appreciation to the COLOG for taking time out of his busy schedule to return to the College and share his wealth of logistics and operational experience with the participants.
The lecture provided the participants with valuable insights into the critical role of logistics in translating military strategy and tactics into successful operational outcomes.