In a remarkable display of discipline and enthusiasm, candidates participating in a recent military promotion examination have achieved unprecedented results.
While speaking to the newsmen at June 12 Cultural centre Kuto , Abeokuta the Examination President and Commander Training and Doctrine Command Major General Kevin Aligbe expressed his satisfaction, 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," Major General Aligbe remarked.
"As a result, we have achieved a level of success that we have not seen in quite some time."
According to him " we have 100% pass for all the candidates both the one 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 joined up and completed the 3.2km race .
Major General Aligbe expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff Major General Taoreed Lagbaja 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 their career advancement journey, 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."