Nigerian Army States what Officers must do to progress in their profession

Career planning in the Nigerian Army requires officers to take things seriously from the day they are commissioned to the day of their retirement. This entails that officers are disciplined, up-and-doing and work towards their progression in the service.

This was disclosed by the Military Secretary, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Major General E. F Oyinola, who was at the 3 Armoured Division, Maxwell Kobe Cantonment Jos on Wednesday 22nd November, 2023 to present a lecture organized by the Army Headquarters for officers of 3 division on Career Progression in the Nigerian Army.

While making his opening remark at the event, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major Gen. Abubakar outlined the importance of career planning for army officers and its significance, stressing that it transcends the progression of military personnel who must progress to the summit of their profession.

The GOC 3 Division added that career planning gives officers of the Nigerian Army the opportunity to achieve balance and career growth while assuring optimal performance consistent with the needs of the Nigerian Army.

He said in his own words that “Essentially, career planning for Nigerian Army Officers implies the efficient management of manpower from their dates of commission to their effective dates of disengagement from the service”, adding that
the attainment of excellence in the Nigerian Army requires the projection of officers based on their performance in all aspects of their career including courses, proficiency as well as their conduct.

He said “the lecture tends to afford the opportunity for you participants to ask salient questions and clarify grey areas impacting on your career planning and progression. This will therefore assist you in planning your respective careers toward attainment of the zenith of your career. It will further foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of career progression through the engaging discussion which I hope will follow, case studies and practical examples”.