The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged Commanders to continuously review contingency plans as part of efforts to address the evolving security challenges facing the country.
General Lagbaja told participants of the second senior command, leadership seminar in Abuja to adapt to the changing security landscape, which now includes threats beyond traditional battlefields.
The COAS, represented by the Director General Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Major General Obinna Ajunwa, urged Field commanders to focus on developing capabilities to effectively tackle emerging security issues and build a robust ‘future force.’
The seminar, themed “Enhancing Operational Level Commander and Leadership within a Joint Environment,” centered on key aspects of command and leadership essential for operational efficiency in complex environments.
General Lagbaja highlighted the importance of aligning with his command philosophy to “transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force towards achieving
our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.”
Earlier, Commander Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General Koko Isoni, harped on the significance of fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas among senior commanders to address operational challenges.
He added that the seminar will provide a platform for experts to share insights on contemporary security issues and propose solutions to enhance the army’s operational effectiveness.
The first day of the seminar featured lectures on “Operational level command and leadership in the contemporary security environment in Nigeria”, delivered by Major General Olufemi Akinjobi (rtd), and “Fundamentals of leadership for senior army officers” by Professor Okey Ikechukwu.
The two lectures also dovetailed into thought-provoking interactive sessions amongst participants.