{"id":5186,"date":"2025-02-10T07:04:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T07:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=5186"},"modified":"2025-02-10T07:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T07:06:15","slug":"208-army-officers-write-lt-to-capt-promotion-examination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=5186","title":{"rendered":"208 army officers write Lt. to Capt. promotion examination\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=208%20army%20officers%20write%20Lt.%20to%20Capt.%20promotion%20examination%C2%A0%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2025%2F02%2F208-army-officers-write-lt-to-capt-promotion-examination%2F\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/share\/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2025%2F02%2F208-army-officers-write-lt-to-capt-promotion-examination%2F&amp;text=208%20army%20officers%20write%20Lt.%20to%20Capt.%20promotion%20examination%C2%A0\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=208%20army%20officers%20write%20Lt.%20to%20Capt.%20promotion%20examination%C2%A0%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2025%2F02%2F208-army-officers-write-lt-to-capt-promotion-examination%2F\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2025%2F02%2F208-army-officers-write-lt-to-capt-promotion-examination%2F\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2025%2F02%2F208-army-officers-write-lt-to-capt-promotion-examination%2F&amp;title=208%20army%20officers%20write%20Lt.%20to%20Capt.%20promotion%20examination%C2%A0\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2025%2F02%2F208-army-officers-write-lt-to-capt-promotion-examination%2F\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigerian Army on Sunday commenced the 2025 Lt. to Capt. practical promotion examination, with 208 candidates participating in Kaduna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long examination is being conducted by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the candidates, the President of the Examination Board, Commander, TRADOC , Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe,. charged them to focus fully on the important task ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said, \u201cThe examination aims to evaluate the officers\u2019 proficiency in various aspects of the military profession, including command ability, tactical employment, and physical fitness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligbe also emphasised the importance of the examination, stating that it was a critical milestone in the officers\u2019 careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He urged the candidates to remain focused, intuitive, and confident in their abilities, assuring them that the examination board was committed to transparency and fairness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligbe disclosed that subjects to cover during the examination include tactics and low intensity conflicts, map reading, communication and skills at arms proficiency test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others are driving and maintenance, administration in the field, French language and physical fitness test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligbe said: \u201cCandidates are required to score a minimum of 50 per cent in all the subjects, with a minimum aggregate score of 60 per cent overall score to pass the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet me remind you that Army Headquarters policy allows a maximum of three attempts for any candidate to pass this examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI urge you all, particularly the candidates on their second attempt, to put in your best in order to obtain the minimum marks required to earn a pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBe confident in yourselves and do not be discouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJust be focused and I assure you that if you give your best, you will pass the examination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the commander, to ensure the integrity of the examination, the Nigerian Army has put in place strict security measures, including video coverage and invigilation by experienced officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe top-performing officers will be rewarded with Certificates of Excellence and Letters of Commendation, as well as cash gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe shall, in the conduct of this examination, be guided by good conscience and the extant provisions of the NA Charter r Promotion Examinations (Revised) September 2022, \u201che said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligbe added that there was no need to be pessimistic or contemplate failure, adding, \u201cthis is if you have prepared well for this examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn fact, our desire is to see all of you pass this examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOn our part, I assure you of our determination to carry out a meticulous and painstaking assessment of your performances and accurate recording of your marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe shall be firm, but fair to all of you and will not tolerate any actions that would jeopardize the integrity of the process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier, the General Officer Commanding ,(GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. 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