Commander TRADOC NA Harps On Efficient Joint Operations

The Commander TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, has stated 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.

Major Gen. Aligbe, represented by the Chief of Research Development Test and Evaluation (CRDT&E), Major General Aminu Chinade, stated this when he 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.

He highlighted the significance of the study period as a key training initiative within TRADOC’s 2025 forecast of events while stressing 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 and therefore 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 lauded the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, for his unwavering support in making the study period possible even as 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.