By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com |
posted August 12, 2024
The Nigerian Army has initiated a week-long Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE) for 273 officers from various corps at the Command and Staff College Military Cantonment in Kaduna State.
This examination, which began on Sunday, August 12, is overseen by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) of the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Major-General Kevin Aligbe, who serves as both the Commander of TRADOC and the President of the Examination Panel.
In his opening address, Major-General Aligbe underscored the importance of the Senior Staff Course as a critical requirement for career progression within the army. He emphasized that this course, offered at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji and other international staff colleges, is essential for officers aiming to advance in their military careers.
He further assured the candidates that the examination process is designed to be fair and transparent, with all participants having an equal opportunity to succeed. Major-General Aligbe stressed the importance of maintaining integrity throughout the examination, urging candidates to avoid any form of malpractice.
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The TRADOC Commander disclosed that examination is being conducted under the supervision of a skilled and dedicated panel, aiming to ensure that the best candidates emerge through this rigorous process.
He said, “I believe that while majority of you are on first attempt, others are attempting the examination for the second or third time.”
He assured that the panel members have “put together what I regard as fair and acceptable requirements and solutions for this examination.”
“The requirements are fair enough for any serious-minded candidate to tackle successfully.
” I would like to emphasize that your performance in this examination is a key determinant of your progress in the Nigerian Army.
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“It is therefore important that you all put in the seriousness and determination that would produce the best result.
“I would also like to assure you all of the absolute integrity and understanding of members of the examination panel and Directing Staff(DS).
General Aligbe encouraged the officers to approach the examination with seriousness, which is the explication of their hard work and professionalism devoid of fear or weakness. He explained that the examination should not be taken for granted as mere writing of a test, rather,” it is an assessment of your present level of proficiency.
” It will also determine your capabilities to undertake higher responsibilities that may be assigned to you now and in future.
“Fortunately, you are well trained and most of you have been in one theatre of operation or the other and you all had enough time to prepare for the examination.
“There should therefore be no excuse for failure and I expect nothing short of 100 percent pass in this examination “, he said.
As President of the examination panel, General Kevin Aligbe reminded the candidates that the examination was a crucial assignment, whose outcome can advance or mar their careers.
“The secret to making it in this examination is to have absolute confidence in your abilities and a dogged determination to succeed in a legally acceptable way. There is no need to be pessimistic or contemplate failure, if you have prepared well for this examination.”
The TRADOC Commander expressed his desire for the participating officers to pass and qualify for selection to the AFCSC, saying, “On our part, I assure you of our determination to carry out a meticulous and painstaking marking of your answer booklets and accurate recording of your marks. We shall be firm, but fair to all of you. I wish you all God’s guidance and success, “Aligbe said.
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The Commander, Infantry Corps, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of the examination, saying it was aimed at elevating the candidates to the middle cadre of the Nigerian Army.
Oluyede urged the candidates to abide by the rules of the examination while maintaining the highest level of integrity and discipline expected of officers and gentlemen, wishing them success.