22nd October, 2023
By Adejoke Adeleye, Ogun
The Nigerian Army has expressed its excitement over what it described as exceptional performance by officers who participated in Captain to Major promotional examination recently concluded in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital.
This was revealed by President of the Examination, Major General Kelvin Aligbe while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta at the end of the one week examination taken by 286 officers.
Aligbe revealed that candidates who participated in the promotion examination achieved unprecedented results.
He expressed his satisfaction while highlighting the exceptional conduct of the candidates throughout the rigorous exercises leading up to the examination.
“We have witnessed a fantastic exercise where candidates conducted themselves with utmost discipline and enthusiasm.
“As a result, we have achieved a level of success that we have not seen in quite some time.”
“Qe have 100% pass for all the candidates – the ones that are here in Abeokuta and the 66 other candidates who took part in the same exercise in the North East because they could not be pulled out so we have an in theatre examination for them and they also passed.
“And it will interest you to know that we have two candidates who we wanted to step aside due to some medical issues but they join up and completed the 3.2km race .
Major General Aligbe expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff for the resources allocated to ensure the successful completion of the examination.
He also acknowledged the support of the people of Ogun State, especially the Governor Dapo Abiodun for their contributions to the 81 Division’s comfortable stay in Abeokuta during the examination period.
Aligbe added that the candidates now eagerly anticipate their nominations to attend the Junior Staff Course and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, or similar courses in friendly countries.
He also said that the promotion examination represents just one step in the career advancement journey of the officers, as they will proceed to the Junior Staff Course and the Senior Staff Qualifying Examination.
“The combination of their performance in these courses, along with their practical results, will determine their promotion to the rank of Major.
The Examination President emphasized the significance of this achievement in enhancing the morale of the military officers. “Their success here will undoubtedly impact the way they perform in the field, ultimately contributing to our overall success in various operations.”
