TRADOC, NATRAC Strengthen Collaboration to BOLSTER Military Operational Readiness
The Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in military training to enhance the combat readiness of troops and address evolving security threats across the country.
This was disclosed in a statement by Lt Colonel Sani Uba, Spokesperson, TRADOC Nigerian Army.
During a familiarisation visit to TRADOC headquarters in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Commander of NATRAC, Major General John Sokoya, underscored the importance of synergy between the two strategic institutions in delivering effective, mission-specific, and realistic training for personnel of the Nigerian Army.
General Sokoya described TRADOC as the intellectual hub and doctrinal backbone of the Army, playing a pivotal role in shaping training standards and operational development across formations and units. He stressed that aligning efforts between TRADOC and NATRAC is vital to implementing the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy, which focuses on addressing contemporary and hybrid threats in a joint operational environment.
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“NATRAC is seeking TRADOC’s support in preparing for the next iteration of Exercise MUGUN BUGU, the Army’s premier field training operation,” Sokoya noted, adding that NATRAC also extends its training capacity to other security agencies.
He commended TRADOC for its successful coordination of previous editions of Exercise MUGUN BUGU I, II, and III, which tested and refined the operational effectiveness of Army units through realistic simulations and integrated training.
Responding, the Commander TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, welcomed the visit as timely and mission-oriented, reaffirming the critical nature of their cooperation in shaping training policies that ensure field effectiveness.
“When you train together, you fight better together,” Maj Gen Aligbe said. “Such joint initiatives have significantly improved our ability to confront Nigeria’s dynamic security challenges.”
He also praised NATRAC for its continuous commitment to troop development through structured training exercises and thanked Gen Sokoya for prioritising operational dialogue despite a busy schedule.
The visit is part of ongoing efforts to harmonise training strategies across Nigerian Army institutions in line with national defence objectives.
