Complex Security Threats Require Requisite Competences for Enhanced Performance – Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed has called for a deliberate approach to equipping Senior Level Commanders with requisite skills and competencies for enhanced performance in an increasingly complex security environment
He made the call at the 2024 edition of the Second Senior Command and Leadership Seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Garrison at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess 1, Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital.
While declaring the seminar open, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja who was the Special Guest of Honour reminded the participants of the need to keep up with the complex security threats and the hybrid nature of conflicts.
The COAS who was represented by the Director General, Nigerian Army Future and Heritage Centre, Major General Obinna Ajunwa, pointed out that as modern warfare is no longer fought on battlefields alone, commanders must keep up with information and cyber warfare changes with a focus on developing capabilities to deal with emerging security issues however complex they present themselves.
“As we continue to advance into the future, senior leaders must be the catalyst of change and inculcate the type of brave need and camaraderie among all personnel and services. I urged you all to strengthen our preparedness and continuously review your contingency plans to ensure effective management of your security environment”
“The Nigerian Army currently faces multiple security threats in highly complex and unstable geopolitical environments, modern warfare is no longer fought on battlefields alone because of the hybrid nature of conflicts, information and cyber warfare including the use of drones and robotics have brought a paradise shift to the battlefield” stated the Army Chief.
Earlier the Commander Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General Koko Isoni urged the participants to engage themselves in the interactive sessions, especially critical issues bordering on command to be able to harness the full benefits of the seminar.
Speaking on the idea behind the seminar, the Garrison Commander said “Contemporary security challenges have made it imperative to have this type of seminar that would guide us to being better professionals in the discharge of our responsibilities as senior commanders”
He stressed that “the objective of the Seminar is to consolidate on the successes of the First Senior Command and Leadership Seminar held earlier in the year at Headquarters 82 Division, to reinforce the primacy of the COAS’ Command Philosophy in command direction as well as enlighten senior commanders on the intricacies and responsibilities of command in a joint environment, while promoting critical thinking ability of senior level commanders in addressing complex operational challenges”
The week-long seminar which has as its theme: ‘Enhancing Operational Level Command and Leadership within a Joint Environment’ is being attended by commanders, and senior leaders of various Corps, formations, schools and establishments of the Nigerian Army.
Dominica Nwabufo
