By Nkechi Eze
The Commander Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, has declared open the 2025 Department of Training In-House Study Period, emphasizing the critical role of capacity building and sound training in enhancing joint military operations.
The event, which held in the TRADOC NA Auditorium Minna, on Tuesday,11 March 2025, brought together top military officers, resource persons, and stakeholders to discuss contemporary security challenges and strategies for improving training effectiveness.
A statement signed and made available to defence correspondents by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba disclosed that the study period with theme “Promoting Capacity Building through Effective Training for Joint Operations,” aims to create an interactive platform for participants to exchange ideas on contemporary military challenges.
The Commander TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, represented by the Chief of Research Development Test and Evaluation (CRDT&E), Major General Aminu Chinade, in his remarks highlighted the significance of the study period as a key training initiative within TRADOC’s 2025 forecast of events.
Gen Aligbe stressed the significance of the forum in advancing a professionally responsive Nigerian Army, in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy.
He noted that the transformation of the Nigerian Army (NA) has undergone significant developments, with a dynamic and pragmatic approach aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within joint and multi-agency environments.
Maj Gen Aligbe emphasized the need for synergy between the NA and relevant security partners to leverage global advancements.
He urged participants to engage actively in deliberations to generate practical solutions that will enhance professional competence and improve the nation’s security framework.
Gen Aligbe expressed his profound appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, for his unwavering support in making the study period possible. He reiterated the Command’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Earlier, the Chief of Training, TRADOC NA, Major General Peter Okoye, highlighted the expertise of the carefully selected resource persons, expressing his confidence in their ability to deliver insightful perspectives on pressing security issues.
Maj Gen Okoye urged all participants to contribute meaningfully to discussions, adding that the outcomes of the study period would play a crucial role in shaping the Nigerian Army’s training policies and operational strategies.
Participants of the study period were drawn from Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, 31 Artillery Brigade, 313 Artillery Regiment as well as members of the National Youth Service Corp, all domiciled within the Minna Military Cantonment.
