Major General Kevin Aligbe has assumed command as the 44th Commander Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA) Minna, Niger State.
Speaking while assuming command on Tuesday 29 June 2023, General Aligbe thanked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, for finding him worthy to be appointed as the 44th Commander TRADOC NA, pledging to sustain the legacies of his predecessor under the leadership of the COAS by ensuring that no stone was left unturned in achieving greater heights.
General Aligbe applauded his predecessor for his impactful tour of duty describing him as a dedicated infantry general of all seasons and mentor to many officers and soldiers of the NA whose legacies would remain as references for those coming behind.
General Aligbe further urged officers of the command to brace up for more task ahead,
In his words“taking over from a dedicated and seasoned senior officer like General Olabanji means more work which cannot be accomplished without your support”.
Prior to his appointment as Commander TRADOC NA, General Aligbe was a Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja as well as Commander JTF Op WHIRL STROKE Makurdi.
He took over from Major General Stevenson Olabanji who is retiring after his meritorious service to the Nation.
The outgone Commander, Major General SO Olabanji in his valedictory remarks thanked officers and soldiers of TRADOC NA for their support in his two years tenure as the commander. He therefore urged them to extend the same gesture to his successor.
General Olabanji reiterated that his service to the NA has been a glorious and blessed one which by the grace of God led to his attainment of the enviable rank of Major General before his retirement.
While expressing a sense of fulfilment, General Olabanji described the new Commander as a thorough bred senior officer who has held both Instructional, Command and Staff appointments across units and formations of the NA.
Highlight of the event was the symbolic signing of handing and taking over notes, presentation of Command Flag to the Out-gone Commander and hoisting of the new Command Flag which signifies the end and commencement of another Command.