BY: MUHAMMAD NURA TSAFE, MINNA
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed appreciation for the commitment of the TRADOC conference to enhancing the application of the Nigerian Army doctrine.
The event, designed to foster effective training and operations, marked the initiation of training activities for the year.
Lagbaja, represented by Director Training Major General Sani Gambo Mohammed at the conference, praised the theme, “Enhancing Operational Effectiveness in a Joint Environment Through Tailor-Made Training.” He emphasized its alignment with the command philosophy aimed at transforming the Nigerian army into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force dedicated to fulfilling constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.
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Addressing the diverse range of military operations undertaken by the Nigerian army, Lagbaja underscored the importance of training in line with the doctrine.
He highlighted the pillars of leadership, operational effectiveness, and administration as crucial elements in addressing contemporary security challenges within a joint environment.
The Chief of Army Staff urged participants to actively engage in the conference, emphasizing its role in enhancing approaches to training on operational engagements.
He expressed confidence that the knowledge and professional competence gained from the conference would shape training policy implementation for the year.
The Army Chief also appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Defense, Minister of State for Defense, and members of the National Assembly for their unwavering support. Lagbaja also acknowledged the contributions of senior colleagues and invited guests for honoring the invitation.
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The commandant of TRADOC, Major General K. O. Aligbe, highlighted the conference’s focus on jointness, language, and the transformation of the Nigerian army. He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts with various government entities to secure the country and announced the arrival of multimedia platforms for real-time training at 18 schools following the conference.
The commandant stated, “The TRADOC conference not only received commendation from the Chief of Army Staff but also showcased a collaborative and forward-looking approach to training and operational effectiveness within the Nigerian Army.”