Nigerian Army Affirms Strong Stance Against Exam Malpractices
Nigerian Army Affirms Strong Stance Against Exam Malpractices
The Commander of the Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC), Major-General Kevin Aligbe, has emphasized the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to eradicating examination malpractices.
Major-General Aligbe, who serves as the Examination President for the 2023 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination (CMPPE), reiterated this message on Monday during his address to candidates at the examination venue in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Major-General Aligbe cautioned the candidates against engaging in any form of unethical practices during the examination, emphasizing that severe sanctions await those who violate this directive. He reminded them that this examination serves as a critical prerequisite for their enrollment in the Junior Staff Course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji, Nigeria, and allied institutions in other countries.
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Furthermore, Major-General Aligbe stressed that the examination is designed to assess the competence of the officers while nurturing their leadership skills for more significant responsibilities within the Nigerian Army. He highlighted the examination’s alignment with the Command Philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, which seeks to “Transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force to fulfil its Constitutional Responsibilities in a Joint Environment.”
The TRADOC Commander assured the candidates of a fair and transparent examination process, overseen by the panelists and the Directing Staff.
Additionally, Major-General Mohammed Usman, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 81 Division, encouraged the candidates to give their best efforts and uphold decorum and discipline, recognizing the examination’s pivotal role in shaping their career progression.
The event drew participation from observers representing the Army Headquarters, Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army, Principal Staff Officers from Headquarters TRADOC, Nigerian Army Examination Panelists, and the Directing Staff.
