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Nigerian Army Begins 2025 Lt. to Capt. Promotion Examination for 208 Officers

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February 10, 2025
Passing Out Parade (POP) of 81 Regular Recruits Intake at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna
Passing Out Parade (POP) of 81 Regular Recruits Intake at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna

Nigerian Army Begins 2025 Lt. to Capt. Promotion Examination for 208 Officers

The Nigerian Army has kicked off its 2025 Lieutenant to Captain practical promotion examination, with 208 candidates taking part in Kaduna.

The week-long examination, conducted by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), aims to assess the officers’ proficiency in various aspects of the military profession.

Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander of TRADOC and President of the Examination Board, urged the candidates to remain focused and committed to the examination. He emphasized that the exercise is a critical milestone in their careers, evaluating their command ability, tactical employment, and physical fitness.

Candidates are required to score a minimum of 50% in all subjects, with a minimum aggregate score of 60% overall to pass the examination.

His words, “The examination aims to evaluate the officers’ proficiency in various aspects of the military profession, including command ability, tactical employment, and physical fitness.”

Aligbe also emphasised the importance of the examination, stating that it was a critical milestone in the officers’ careers.

He urged the candidates to remain focused, intuitive, and confident in their abilities, assuring them that the examination board was committed to transparency and fairness.

Aligbe disclosed that subjects to cover during the examination include tactics and low intensity conflicts, map reading, communication and skills at arms proficiency test.

Others are driving and maintenance, administration in the field, French language and physical fitness test.

Aligbe said: “Candidates are required to score a minimum of 50 per cent in all the subjects, with a minimum aggregate score of 60 per cent overall score to pass the examination.

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“Let me remind you that Army Headquarters policy allows a maximum of three attempts for any candidate to pass this examination.

“I urge you all, particularly the candidates on their second attempt, to put in your best in order to obtain the minimum marks required to earn a pass.

“Be confident in yourselves and do not be discouraged.

“Just be focused and I assure you that if you give your best, you will pass the examination.”

According to the commander, to ensure the integrity of the examination, the Nigerian Army has put in place strict security measures, including video coverage and invigilation by experienced officers.

“The top-performing officers will be rewarded with Certificates of Excellence and Letters of Commendation, as well as cash gifts.

“We shall, in the conduct of this examination, be guided by good conscience and the extant provisions of the NA Charter r Promotion Examinations (Revised) September 2022, “he said.

Aligbe added that there was no need to be pessimistic or contemplate failure, adding, “this is if you have prepared well for this examination.

“In fact, our desire is to see all of you pass this examination.

“On our part, I assure you of our determination to carry out a meticulous and painstaking assessment of your performances and accurate recording of your marks.

“We shall be firm, but fair to all of you and will not tolerate any actions that would jeopardize the integrity of the process.”

Earlier, the General Officer Commanding ,(GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, urged the candidates to put in their best in passing the examination with all sense of integrity.

Saraso appreciated the Chief of Army Staff , Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for approving the division to host the promotion.

He urged the candidates to take the examination seriously as it was a critical milestone to their progression career in the army.

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