The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has called for improved funding for the Nigerian Army, to meet with the current challenges in the fight against insurgency in the country.

He made the call at the opening of the 12th Biennial Training Conference of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps in Uyo, on Monday.

Buratai was represented by the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Jamil Sarham.