Army re-emphases commitment to end insecurity

Maj. Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army, says officers and men of the force will finish the fight against insecurity

By Muftau Ogunyemi

Maj. Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army, says officers and men of the force will finish the fight against insecurity before returning to the barracks.

Aligbe, who was the Examination President of the 2024 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination (CMPPE), said this during the cocktail party in honour of the candidates on Thursday night in Akure.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that over 200 captains were drawn from different formations and units across the
country for the exercise.

Aligbe, who applauded the participants for their conduct during the examination, said that there was higher task before them to bring peace to the country.

He said that the outcome of the examination would qualify them for selection to attend the Junior Staff Course at Jaji or any of the subscribed staff colleges overseas.

“Having concluded this exercise much the same way you started, it suggests that there was disciplined.

“It suggests that you were prepared, it suggests you are ready for higher tasks you will be undertaking.

“Remember that some day one of you will be standing here given the same remarks as commander TRADOC.

“But before then, we still have challenges of insecurity manifesting in various forms. We must finish this fight so that we can return to the barracks and face some other things,” he said.

The TRADOC commander said that the officers could be called back to the field in support of either regional or any global effort toward bringing peace to the continent or any other place in the world.

He reitarated his confidence that the army would be in good hands with the coming of age of the junior officers, and charged them to always have the country in mind.

Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, who was the chief host, appreciated the Army Headquarters for finding the division worthy for the 2024 CMPPE.

Onubogu, represented by the Brig. Gen. John Lar, Commander 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, appreciated the officers for their good conduct during the examination period.

“I know that the examination is concluded but I want to urge the candidates to remain calm and hope for the best,” he said.(NAN)