Army to Partner Other Security Agencies in Fighting Terrorists
Army to Partner Other Security Agencies in Fighting Terrorists
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of Nigerian Army Sokoto, Major General Ibikunke Ajose , has solicited for increased inter-agencies synergy in order to achieve successes in the fight against terrorists in Nigeria.
Ajose made the call on Monday in his remark on the occasion of 8 Division Operations Planning Cadre and representatives of other sister agencies in Sokoto.
He said that the exercise would bring enduring working relationship between military and other agencies working to combat security challenges bedeviling the country.
The GOC noted that the planning is aimed at improving skills in the officers for efficient operations, stressing that the nation is facing divers security challenges that would require collective strategy and planning among security men.
According to him, participants were drawn from the Division from their areas of responsibilities.
He said: ‘’Essence of inviting sister security agencies was to bridge the gaps and promote understandings to facilitate harmonious working relationship.
He stated that good leadership is very essential in the conduct of military operations , saying improving the leadership skills in Nigeria Army especially amongst the junior commanders is one of the Chief of Army Staff training objectives for the year 2025.
He maintained that the theme of the event : Authentic Leadership at all Levels of Command : A Prerequisite for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness is apt and timely considering the security situations in the country.
‘’It was based on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede motives to ensure effective services, participants shall to take interests of all areas of lectures, ensure adequate use of the ideas and knowledge.’’
Ajose explained that the exercise was to meet the COAS’s vision for the personnel in the country.
He said: ‘’The exercise is to consolidate the transformation of the Nigerian Army towards bequeathing a well motivated and combat ready force that can effectively discharge its constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi_ agency environment.
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According to the GOC, the exercise is packaged to enable the sharing of operational experiences among officers of the military and sister agencies for professional competence.
“This will address the prevailing security challenges in Nigeria, as well as strengthen inter agencies cooperation and synergy,” he said.
He explained that the exercise was designed to feature interaction between participants that would ensure understand, share knowledge of experience and ways to provide solutions to strengthen operations.
He further commended the resource persons for making themselves available and urged participants to live up to the expectations.
The participants included the Department of State Security (DSS), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Police.
