Kevin Aligbe, the commander of the Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army, says failure will not be tolerated among officers in the rank of captain at the practical promotion exams in the country.

Mr Aligbe, the examination president, made this known on Monday in Akure during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination (CMPPE).

Over 200 captains were drawn from different formations and units for the exercise across the country. 

He explained that the CMPPE was a major pre-requisite for preparing army captains for selection and attending the Junior Staff Course at any of the subscribed staff colleges overseas.

Mr Aligbe also said that the examination was to evaluate the proficiency of officers on the rank of captain to develop their junior leadership capabilities for higher responsibilities in the army.

“Let me assure you all that this is an examination you can pass without resorting to illegal or fraudulent means. It is therefore important that you put in the seriousness and determination that would produce the best result. Therefore, there should be no excuse for failure, and I expect nothing short of 100 per cent pass in this examination,” Mr Aligbe said.

Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, commended the army headquarters for finding the division worthy to host the 2024 CMPPE.

Mr Onubogu said that the division had put in place adequate administrative and logistics arrangements as well as security measures during the examinations.

(NAN)