Segun Adewale in Bauchi
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigeria Army, Major General Eyitayo Foluso Oyinlola has stated that the Nigeria Army needs new technology and operational lines to tackle insecurity in the country.
General Oyinlola who was speaking during the opening ceremony of a four-day training for the 3 Division Operations Planning Cadre 2025 at 33 Artillery Brigade Shadawanka Barracks in Bauchi, yesterday noted that the training would equip and enhance the officers effectiveness and to acquire new technology in combating crimes and criminality
Represented by the Commandant of the Nigeria Army Armoured Corps, Major General Abubakar Ahmed, the GOC said that, “The operational planning cadre junior commander’s training for tactical operational level is aimed at shaping and refreshing their minds on their responsibilities and acquainting them with innovations, policies in the Nigerian Army, and Armed Forces in general” .
He added that the training is designed to enhance interagency cooperation and collaboration with sister security agencies, as they currently face asymmetric warfare where the enemy is hard to identify.
He emphasized the need for participation from all stakeholders, including government, the army, and the general public, to collaborate and aid security agencies in maintaining law, order, and security for citizens.
He is optimistic that the training would improve daily activities conducted to counter evolving security challenges and provide a platform for discussing new challenges and ideas.
The Commandant called on participants to utilize the golden opportunity provided by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General GO Oluyede, to gain more knowledge from experienced resource persons during the four-day training.
In his speech, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Army for choosing Bauchi to host the event, and assured his administration’s support to all security agencies in the state.
Represented by the state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Ibrahim Gambo Galadima, the Governor noted that the good synergy between the Bauchi State Government and the Nigeria Army is a testament to the Governor’s passion for security issues.
The Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, represented by Dan Buran Bauchi assured of traditional leaders support to Nigeria Army in achieving its fight against insecurity in the state.
The theme of the four-day training was tagged: “Leadership Capacity Building A Panacea for Operational Effectiveness”
Highlights of the event included the presentation of souvenirs, the commissioning of a renovated squash hall and group photographs.
