The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigeria, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, says the Nigerian Army will continue to build the capacity of its officers and men to enable them to surmount the emerging security threats.
The GOC stated this at a three-day capacity building for 1 Division Operations Planning Cadre 2024 for Officers on Monday in Kaduna.
Saraso said the avenue was to bring together the participants from the ranks of captains to colonels in the division’s area of responsibility to build cohesion and synergize with sister security agencies.
“The training is organized to refresh us on the various aspects of the operations planning process to enhance our
skills and improve capacity in single and joint service operations planning process,” he said.
The GOC said this was in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy.
It is: ‘ To Transform the Nigerian Army into a Well-trained, Equipped and Highly Motivated Force Towards Achieving our Constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint Environment’.
Saraso said, “As we are all witnessing, warfare is becoming increasingly complex due to changes like threats and
advancement in technology.
“Given this, armies world over
are continually engaged in training and capacity building to enable them to surmount emerging security challenges.”
According to the GOC, the Nigerian Army equally recognizes these changes and, therefore, seeks to develop capacity through realistic training that will enhance its
operations.
He explained that the division’s experiences in Birnin Gwari, Falgore, Kagara, and other forests, among others, had helped it draw useful lessons and identify gaps in the conduct of its operations.
The GOC said the 1st Division Operations Planning Cadre for this year was expected to explore ways of building on existing efforts to meet its operational needs in the areas of warfare operations planning.
“Others are the military decision-making process, intelligence preparation for the battle space, and logistics in operational planning, “he said.
Saraso urged the participants to have an open mind to derive maximum benefits from the cadre.
The GOC appreciated the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, for providing the resources for the cadre, his exemplary and inspiring leadership, and his support and motivation for the division. (NAN)
