Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Military Secretary urges officers to take charge of career progression

 

 

By Mohammad Tijjani

 The Military Secretary (Army), Maj.-Gen. Everest Okoro, on Tuesday  has urged  officers to take charge of career progression

 Okoro gave the charged while delivering  a career sensitisation lecture to officers of the 1 Division Nigerian Army in Kaduna, the lecture, held at the Lt.-Gen.Toareed  Lagbaja Hall, Ribadu Cantonment, was aimed at enhancing career development, professionalism and leadership capacity among officers.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division and Commander, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar  Wase, said the session was a strategic initiative designed to strengthen personnel management within the army.

Wase noted that operational effectiveness must be complemented by structured career management to sustain morale, discipline and professional growth.

He urged officers to take responsibility for their career progression through continuous learning, discipline and dedication to duty.

Okoro, in his lecture, highlighted the importance of effective career planning, stressing that proper management of postings, promotions, courses and other entitlements remained critical to professional development.

He added that the initiative aligned with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy of transforming the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient force capable of discharging its constitutional responsibilities.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that officers from various formations, units and establishments within the division’s area of responsibility attended the lecture.(NAN)

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