Nigerian Army prepares officers to write promotional exams

The Nigerian Army on Sunday said that no less than 141 officers would be promoted to the rank of Major soon, that is, if they are successful in a forthcoming promotional examinations.

The officers expected to be promoted, according to information, would sit for its 2019 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination.

The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Tarfa, made this disclosure in Ibadan during the flag-off ceremony of the week long exercise at the Officers’ Mess of 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan.

He said that the candidates, including two female officers, were drawn from formations and units across the country.

“The objective of the test is to prepare candidates to attain the junior staff course and ascertain their improvement, knowledge and standard in military profession.

“It will access the knowledge of the candidates in command and tactical employment of “Mech Inf Bn Gp” in all phases of war and assess ability to administer men and resources in all phases of war.

“The exercise will also assist the Nigerian Army in career planning for the officers while stimulating competitive spirit among all candidates,” he said.

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Tarfa reiterated that that candidates must obtain a minimum of 50 per cent in each subject and 60 per cent overall to pass the examination.

“Your success in this examination will be milestone in your career. This success should however not be attained through fraudulent means.

“The Army Headquarters policy allows a candidate three attempts to pass the examination.

“I, therefore, urge you all to put your best in this examination,” he said.

He added, “I want to emphasise that all the Directing Staff must endeavour to give candidates enough confidence to give their best.

“Probing must be done fairly, independently and without malice.

“Be good ambassadors and you must be fair but firm in your assessment.”

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