Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army, Major General Kevin Aligbe, has assured officers and soldiers that the war against insurgency and banditry would soon come to an end.
Major General Aligbe said the Army would end the fight against insecurity before returning to the barracks.
Aligbe spoke in Akure at a party for candidates that participated in the 2024 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination (CMPPE).
He, however, said they would not remain long in the barracks because of a higher task to bring peace to the country abs the world.
The CMPPE President assured the participants that the just concluded examination would qualify them for selection to attend the Junior Staff Course at Jaji or any of the subscribed staff colleges overseas.
“Having concluded this exercise much the same way you started, it suggests that there was disciplined.
“It suggests that you were prepared, it suggests you are ready for higher tasks you will be undertaking.
“This is a major milestone. You will never forget this experience. We still have challenges of insecurity manifesting in various forms. We must finish this fight so that we can return to the barracks to do other tasks.
“Be prepared at very short notice to get back to the field either for regional or global efforts towards bringing peace to tbe continent and the world. You must accept this country first. The Army is in good hands.”
He charged them to always have the country in mind.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Major General Obinna Onubogu, who was represented by the Brig. Gen. John Lar, Commander 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, appreciated the officers for their good conduct during the examination period.
“I know that the examination is concluded but I want to urge the candidates to remain calm and hope for the best,” he said.
