By Nkechi Eze
The Chief of Defence Space Administration, Major General Philip Ilodibia, has conducted an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of efforts to enhance joint military operations in Nigeria’s counter-insurgency campaign.
In an official signed statement, the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed that the visit, which took place on April 21, 2026, provided an opportunity for the CDSA to receive detailed briefings on ongoing operations within the theatre.
According to the statement, Major General Ilodibia said the purpose of the visit was to gain first-hand insight into the technical operations of the Modular Earth Observation Outpost Team recently deployed to support Operation HADIN KAI, as well as to deepen collaboration between the Defence Space Administration and the Theatre Command.
He noted that the assessment enabled him to evaluate existing operational capabilities and identify areas where the Defence Space Administration could enhance intelligence support, improve information flow, and strengthen the efficiency of the Military Command and Control Centre.
The CDSA reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Space Administration to providing additional technical support, addressing operational gaps, and escalating identified challenges to the military high command for prompt intervention.
He also commended troops for their achievements in sustaining stabilisation operations across the theatre, particularly in facilitating the resettlement of internally displaced persons, while extending condolences to families of personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
In his remarks, the Theatre Commander, Major General Waidi Shaibu, appreciated the CDSA for the visit, expressing confidence that the assessment would yield actionable recommendations to further enhance operational effectiveness.
He highlighted the contributions of the Defence Space Administration, noting that the integration of the Modular Earth Observation Outpost has supported recent operational successes. He reaffirmed the commitment of Operation HADIN KAI to sustaining operational momentum in order to achieve lasting peace and stability in the North East, while ensuring precision in targeting to minimise civilian harm.
The visit featured inspection of the Quarter Guard, tour of the Military Command and Control Centre, operational briefings, interaction with personnel, presentation of souvenirs, signing of the visitors’ register, and a group photograph, with several senior military officers in attendance.
