By Seyi Babalola
The 2023 Captain to Major practical examination will assess an officer’s readiness for duties of increasing responsibility, and no less than 286 Nigerian Army officers will be participating.
Officers would be evaluated appropriately throughout the exam, according to Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander of the Nigerian Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, spoke to applicants and officers in Abeokuta on Sunday.
Aligbe stated that the candidates will also be evaluated for their communication skills, logical thinking, and physical and mental stamina.
He advised them to take the test seriously and warned them that cheating and other exam malpractice would not be tolerated.
In light of the nation’s present security issues, he said that the study was still essential.
He stated that the appropriate authorities had continued to have serious concerns about the present threats to international security, including terrorism and insurgency, and that every effort would be made to directly address the issue.
He stated that the worldwide threat of terrorism and insurgency, as well as efficient communication, logical thinking, and map reading, will all be included in the test.
Aligbe added that to be qualified and promoted from the current rank of Captain to Major, officers must score 50 per cent in all subjects and 60 per cent overall aggregate.
“This practical promotion examination from Captain to Major for these 286 officers across the country and beyond is to evaluate their proficiency for higher responsibilities, manpower development, especially in counter-terrorism and insurgency,” he said.
