Maj. Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army, says failure will not be tolerated among officers in the rank of captain at the practical promotion exams in the country.

Aligbe, who was the examination president, made this known on Monday in Akure during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination (CMPPE).

NAN reports that over 200 captains were drawn from different formations and units for the exercise across the country.

He explained that the CMPPE was a major pre-requisite to prepare army captains for selection, and to attend the Junior Staff Course at any of the subscribed staff colleges overseas.

Aligbe also said that the examination was to evaluate the proficiency of officers on the rank of captain to develop their junior leadership capabilities for higher responsibilities in the Nigerian Army.

“Let me assure you all that this is an examination you can pass without resorting to illegal or fraudulent means.

“It is therefore important that you put in the seriousness and determination that would produce the best result.

“I will like to emphasize that your performance in this examination is a key determinant of your progress in the Nigeran Army (NA).

“So, the examination is not just a mere assessment, but an assessment of your present level of proficiency.

“As well as determination of 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, hence, it is presumed that you all had enough time to prepare for the examination.

“Therefore, there should be no excuse for failure, and I expect nothing short of 100 per cent pass in this examination,” he said.

In his welcome address, Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Div., appreciated the NA headquarters for finding the division worthy to host the 2024 CMPPE.

Onubogu said that the division had put in place adequate administrative and logistics arrangements as well as security measures during the examinations.

“Accordingly, the importance of this examination towards building the capacity of junior leadership in order to achieve national security objectives cannot be over-emphasised.

“It is important to state that the security situation in Akure town is relatively peaceful but unpredictable. Therefore, you are adviced to be security conscious and be cautious of where you go.

“The disclosure of information on movement of participants and other actions that could compromise the security of personnel should be avoided,” he said.