The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, has emphasized the importance of realistic and battle-focused training in effectively addressing the security challenges within the 6 Division Area.
Maj. Gen. Abdussalam, who also serves as the Land Component Commander for the Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, made this statement during the inauguration of Exercise Shinning Star IV at the 6 Division Training School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The GOC 6 Division, represented by Brigadier General Babatunde Omopariola, the Chief of Staff, 6 Division, reiterated that the purpose of the exercise is to provide a unified platform for post-basic training for selected young soldiers, following their initial military training at Depot Nigerian Army.
According to a statement by Major Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division, Army Public Relations, the GOC stated, “The training is designed to enhance the soldiers’ knowledge and capabilities in effectively countering current security challenges within the complex operational environment, particularly within the Division Area.” The GOC also urged the participants to make the most of the training opportunity provided to sharpen their skills and carry out their responsibilities professionally.
The statement further maintained that “The exercise aligns with the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy, which aims to transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force, capable of fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.”
In his remarks, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Manu, the Acting Division Training Officer, emphasized that the training aims to enhance the participants’ abilities, boost their confidence in weapon handling, and teach them team maneuver skills. The training will also place emphasis on minor tactics, tactical drills, and live firing exercises.
