ACADEMY AT 60:NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY TAKES ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION TO KADUNA METROPOLIS

ACADEMY AT 60:NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY TAKES ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION TO KADUNA METROPOLIS

As part of activities kickstarting the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)60th Anniversary celebrations,the Commandant NDA, Major General JO Ochai, led Principal Staff Officers, Officers, Civilian Staff, Cadets and Youth Corps members of the Academy on an environmental sanitation exercise in Kaduna metropolis, where they cleaned streets and drainages around Ahmadu Bello Way in the heart of Kaduna.

The exercise which took place in the morning on Saturday, 3rd February 2024, and covered areas from Leventis Roundabout to Katsina Road Roundabout, saw the Commandant leading Academy staff to actively clean up the environment, both as a way of the Academy giving back to its host State and as an avenue to drive home the message of cleanliness to the society.

The Commandant Major General JO Ochai in his remarks at the occasion thanked the Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Sani Uba, and the people of Kaduna State for being a good host to the Academy and for the opportunity to contribute towards keeping the city of Kaduna clean and healthy. Major General Ochai also used the occasion to impress on business owners and those carrying out socio-economic activities within the State to actively contribute to fostering a clean and healthy environment in order to live, work and enjoy their surrounding with greater well-being. 

Furthermore, he urged the Cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy to ensure that they always leave a positive impact on the society wherever they find themselves when they get commissioned into the Armed Forces, noting that that will help them to leave behind a positive legacy wherever they serve. 

Responding to the Commandant's remarks,the Administrator/Commissioner Kaduna Capital Territory Authority, Samuel Aruwan, who was represented by Dr Umar Hairau, noted that the State Government was thankful and happy as NDA marks 60 years of its existence.

NIGERIAN ARMY HELD THE 31ST EDITION OF SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS SEMINAR IN ILORIN

NIGERIAN ARMY HELD THE 31ST EDITION OF SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS SEMINAR IN ILORIN

The Nigerian Army held the 31st edition of the social media influencers seminar at De Peace Hotel and Suite along University of Ilorin, Tanke, Ilorin Kwara State on 31 Jan 24. The event recorded large attendance and participation of social media influencers, online bloggers and vibrant youths across all the tertiary institutions in Ilorin and environ. The Theme for the Seminar is “Emerging Trends on Social Media: Impact on National Security” is organized to bring to the fore the emerging trends on social media that could impact national security, and the roles social media influencers, bloggers and online media players could play in the management and usage of the technologies to the benefit of Nigeria in particular and humanity in general.

The GOC 2 Div, Maj Gen BA Alabi was the Special Guest of Honour and other invited guests from sister services and other security agencies. In his opening remarks, the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army recognizes the support of the good people of Kwara State and commends the peaceful disposition of the youths of Ilorin and environ. Maj Gen BA Alabi reassured the people of the continuous joint collaboration among the security agencies in the State to sustain the level of peace being enjoyed in Kwara State. The GOC however enjoined all the social media players to be more responsible in their activities on the social media for the interest of national security.  

In his opening remarks, the CCMA Maj Gen NC Ugbo emphasized the need for all the participants to see the Nigerian Army as their army in order to understand the implication of their contents on security and peace of the Nigeria State. Other dignitaries in attendance at the event were the Director General Land Forces Simulation of Nigeria Maj Gen UA Yusuf Kwara State Commission for Youth Development, Representative of Emir of Ilorin, and prominent social media content creators (Abdulgafar Abiola aka cute Abiola and Mrs Maryam Apaokagi Greene aka Taaooma). Highlights of the seminar is presentation brief on the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Activities, and presentation of mementos to invited guests at the event and group photograph. Other highlights of the seminar included presentation of certificates and mementos to all the influencers, online bloggers and social media players present.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS OF YEAR 2024 NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ENLISTMENT EXERCISE

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS OF YEAR 2024 NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ENLISTMENT EXERCISE

Application Process is FREE OF CHARGE and no payment should be made at any point throughout the Exercise.

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY !!!

Online Registration starts on 29 January 2024 and closes on 11 March 2024. 

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

1. Nationality: Applicant must be Nigerian citizen by origin or birth.

 

2. Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years by 15 December 2024 (25 - 40 years for Medical Consultants). Please note the following:

 

a. Candidates born before 15 December 1994 are not eligible, while candidates born before 15 December 1984 are not eligible for medical consultants.

 

b. The Exercise is not for serving personnel desiring Branch Commission. Therefore, personnel above 30 years of age (born before 15 December 1994) are not to apply.

 

3. Height: Applicants must not be less than 1.66m tall for males and not less than 1.63m tall for females.

 

4. Medical Fitness: Applicants must be medically, physically and psychologically fit and must meet the Nigerian Air Force medical and employment standards.

 

5. Local Government Area Attestation Form: Applicants’ Local Government Area Attestation Form must be signed by a military officer from the same State as the applicants and not below the rank of Wing Commander in the Nigerian Air Force or equivalent in the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy or a Police Officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above, or Local Government Chairman/Secretary, Magistrate and Principals of Secondary Schools attended by applicants can also sign the Attestation Form. The Local Government Area Attestation Form must be accompanied by the passport photograph and photocopy of the signees’ Drivers Licence or National ID Card or International Passport. The signee is also to authenticate behind the applicants’ passport photograph.

 

6. Presentation of Original Credentials: Successful applicants are required to submit their original credentials for scrutiny at the Selection Board Interview Exercise. The credentials include the following:

 

a. Two recent passport size photographs to be stamped and countersigned by officer of appropriate rank specified in Paragraph 6.

b. Original and photocopy of birth certificate or Declaration of Age.

c. Original and photocopy of educational/professional Certificates.

d. Original and photocopy of Indigeneship certificate from applicant’s Local Government/State of Origin.

e. Original and photocopy of Attestation to Good Character signed by Officer of appropriate rank as specified in paragraph 6.

 

7. Any applicant suspected to have impersonated or submitted false document(s) shall be disqualified from the Selection Exercise. Also, any false declaration detected later may lead to withdrawal from training. Such applicants will be handed over to the Nigeria Police for prosecution. The Nigerian Air Force will not entertain any enquiries in respect of applicants whose applications have been rejected. Interested applicants are to note that the online registration is FREE OF CHARGE. Applicants are required to fill in valid email addresses and telephone numbers in the appropriate spaces provided in the Application Form.

 

8. Application Form: On completion of the application forms, applicants must print out the underlisted documents:

 

a. Acknowledgment Form.

b. Parent/Guardians Consent Form.

c. Local Government Area Attestation Form.

 

9. Invitation for Interview Successful applicants would be invited for Selection Board Interview Exercise through the portal, www.nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng. In addition to this, email and phone numbers could be used as deemed necessary.

 

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND REQUIRMENTS

 

10. Interested applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division for holders of the first degree and Lower Credit for HND holders. In addition, applicants must possess credit in English Language and Mathematics and degree course of study. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

 

11. Applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or Letter of Exemption from NYSC at the time of applying for DSSC.

 

12. Applicants must possess certificates of full registration with their respective statutory professional bodies in Nigeria where applicable.

13. Requirements: Applicants are advised to carefully read the specific disciplines required below before filling the form:

 

a. Aircraft Engineering: HND/BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering, Airframe and Engine Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering. MSc would be an added advantage.

 

b. Armament Technology: BSc/HND/BEng, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry), Physics, Explosive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering. MSc would be an added advantage.

 

c. Air Intelligence: BSc/HND Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System, Cartography Photogrammetry, Geography, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science (CompTIA A+, Ethical Hacking and OSINT), Cyber Security/Data Science, Computer Engineering, Mandarin Language (Chinese) and Arabic Language.

 

d. Air Traffic Services. Must have specialist’s qualification or its equivalent (BSc/BTech/HND.

 

(1) Air Traffic Control. BSC/HND (Sciences) or Air Traffic Control Licence (NCAA).

 

(2) Meteorology. BTech Meteorology, BSc/HND Geography and BSc/HND Physics.

 

(3) Fire BSc/HND (Science) or BEngr (Civil Engineering) and BSc/HND Chemistry. Fire Fighting/Rescue Certificate would be an added advantage.

 

e. Communication, Information and Space Technology: BEng/BTech/HND Radar Engineering, BEng/BTech/BSc/HND Communications Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, BSc Satellite Communication/Satellite Ground Station Engineering, BSc/HND Remote Sensing, BSc/HND Geographic Information System, BSc/HND Rocketry/ Astronomy/Space Engineering, BSc Geography, BSc Geo-Physics/Physics, BEng/BTech/BSc/HND/MSc/MTech Telecommunications Engineering, ICT Engineering, Computer and Electronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, HND/BSc/MSc Software Engineering/Developer, HND/BSc/MSc Information Technology/Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, HND/BSc/MSc Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Robotics and Mechatronics. BSc/HND/MSc in other discipline with proven competencies in Software Development languages such as PHP, Python, C++ and MERN Stack can also apply. Possession of professional certificates such as CCNA Wireless, CCNP Wireless, Network+, Security+, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, CompTIA Security+, and other ICT proficiency are added advantage. Applicants to submit details of github accounts demonstrating competencies with successful projects.

 

f. Logistics: BSc/HND Purchasing and Supply/Procurement, Marketing, Business Studies, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Industrial Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Chemistry, POL Laboratory Science, Database Administration/ Management.

 

g. Works and Services. BSc/HND Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geoinformatics, Quantity Surveyor and Land Surveyor.

 

h. Catering Services. BSc/HND Hotel and Catering Management, BSc/HND Hospitality Management and BSC/HND Event Management.

 

i. Administration/Personnel Services. BSc/HND Public Administration, Statistics.

 

j. Sports and Physical Education. BSc Physical and Health Education.

 

k. Air Provost: BSc Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, LLB, BL, BMLS (Lab Scientist), Veterinary and BSc Cyber Security.

 

l. Education: BA(Ed)/BEd/BSc(Ed)/BTech in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, Building Construction, Electrical/Electronics, Agricultural Science, Hausa Language, Yoruba Language, Igbo Language, Economics, History and Library Science.

 

m. Chaplaincy: BA Theology/Divinity.

 

n. Imam: BA Islamic Studies, BA Ed Arabic Studies and Education and BA Sharia Law.

 

o. Music: BA/BEd Music.

 

p. Legal Services: LLB, BL.

 

q. Public Relations: BSc/BA/HND Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Television and Film Production.

 

r. Medical Doctor/Consultants. Must possess MBBS, MBchB or equivalent by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

(1) Medical Doctors

(2) Dentist

(3) General Surgeon

(4) Orthopedic Surgeon

(5) Oncologist

(6) Family Physician

(7) Endocrinologist

(8) Anesthetist

(9) Internal Medicine

(10) Ophthalmologist

(11) Nephrologist

(12) Orthodontist

(13) Restorative Dentistry

 

s. Therapeutics/Diagnostics/Medical Support Services. Must have specialist’s qualification or its equivalent (BSc/HND). Also must be fully registered by its specialist’s Council of Nigeria and possess a current practicing license in appropriate specialist areas:

 

(1) Radiography

(2) Pharmacy

(3) Medical Lab Science

(4) Psychology

(5) Health Information Management/Medical Records

(6) Physiotherapy

(7) Preventive Health/Hygiene Officer

(8) Dietician/Nutrition

(9) Dental Technology

(10) Dental Therapy

(11) Optometry

(12) Biomedical Engineering

 

t. Nurses – BSc/RN and RM. Must be registered and have a current practicing license from the Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery Council.

           (1) BSc Nursing

           (2) Anesthetic Nurses

           (3) Peri-Operative Nurses

 

u. Account and Budget. BSc Accounting, Banking and Finance.

 

v. Museum and Archives. BA History, Archeology, Anthropology and Museum Technology.

14. Application Process is FREE OF CHARGE and no payment should be made at any point throughout the Exercise. For Technical Support, please call: 09064432351, 09055840142 and 07080646780 or Email: careers@airforce.mil.ng. All phone lines are available from Monday to Friday between 9:00AM and 4:00PM.

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GEN LAGBAJA IN MANGU, ORDERS TROOPS TO ADOPT MORE AGGRESSIVE POSTURE IN STAMPING OUT THOSE DISRUPTING PEACE ON THE PLATEAU

GEN LAGBAJA IN MANGU, ORDERS TROOPS TO ADOPT MORE AGGRESSIVE POSTURE IN STAMPING OUT THOSE DISRUPTING PEACE ON THE PLATEAU

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force Operation Safe Haven to adopt more aggressive posture and decisively stamp out terrorists causing mayhem in Plateau and contiguous states. Gen Lagbaja handed down the stern order today Saturday 27 January 2024, while addressing troops during an operational tour to Plateau, following a recent disruption of peace in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to the Army Chief, "Go hard on those disturbing the peace of the Plateau and neutralize any terrorist annihilating people and burning or destroying property and other economic valuables".

The COAS, who had earlier been briefed on the security situation by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven, Major General Abdusalam Abubakar, acknowledged that the security dynamics on the Plateau are complex due to its political background, interwoven with cultural and economic sentiments. These he added, account for the prolonged duration of the conflicts and the escalation in its lethality. Gen Lagbaja inspected the arms and ammunition recovered by the troops and commended them for not allowing the crisis to escalate to other parts of the state. He assured that he is confident that the troops will be more resilient and leave no stone unturned in ensuring that peace and tranquility is restored on the Plateau and other troubled parts of the country. Gen Lagbaja therefore, charged the troops to live up to the expectations of all peace loving and law abiding residents of the Plateau, harping that trust is earned and the troops must do all within their means to maintain the trust of the people they are tasked to protect. "Our Operations and activities must be in compliance with the rules of engagement and devoid of sentiments", he emphasized.

Gen Lagbaja noted, that he is aware of the difficulty and challenges confronted by the troops, as they legitimately carry out their duties, particularly, some of the weighty allegations being touted against them. He clarified that though one cannot completely rule out the possibility of one or two cases of misconduct during operations, he guaranteed that the Nigerian Army and indeed the Armed Forces of Nigeria have an internal regulatory mechanism that does not permit considerations for ethnic and religious affiliations when deploying troops. He urged the troops to remain disciplined, dutiful, responsive and responsible, adding however, that the full weight of the law will be brought down on any personnel found compromising.

Gen Lagbaja also paid a courtesy call on the Plateau State Governor Barr Caleb Mutfwang, where he expressed appreciation to the Government and good people of Plateau State for their effort in ensuring that peace reigns on the Plateau. He intimated that a marching order has been handed down to troops to sternly enforce law and order and to be decisive in tackling the security situation on the Plateau. He concluded that peace must reign on the Plateau and other troubled parts of the country.

Responding, the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang disclosed that he had never doubted the capability of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in delivering on their constitutional mandate. He clarified that the civil populace has a role to play in enhancing security on the Plateau. "As a government, we know that we have a responsibility to motivate them.The recent breach was totally avoidable and people must work harmoniously to regain peace and harmony," Governor Mutfwang asserted.

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BE PREPARED FOR HIGHER TASKS – COAS TELLS NEWLY PROMOTED BRIGADIER GENERALS, DECORATES HIS CHIEF OF STAFF AMONGST OTHERS

BE PREPARED FOR HIGHER TASKS – COAS TELLS NEWLY PROMOTED BRIGADIER GENERALS, DECORATES HIS CHIEF OF STAFF AMONGST OTHERS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has charged newly decorated Brigadier Generals to see their elevation as a reward for hard work and exceptional diligence to duty. 

The COAS gave the charge today, Friday, 29 December 2023 during the investiture ceremony of newly promoted Colonels to the rank of Brigadier Generals at the Army Headquarters Abuja. Gen Lagbaja pointed out, that the newly promoted senior officers have worked hard to justify their elevation and suitability for the new rank.

The Army Chief advised them to be above board and remain loyal to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr President and the Nigerian Army (NA). 

The COAS directed them to do all within their ambits to animate and ensure implementation of his Command Philosophy of "transforming the NA into a well-trained, equipped and highly motivated force, towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment". 

In a vote of thanks on behalf of the newly decorated senior officers, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu gave thanks to God for honouring them and their households with elevation in their chosen career. He expressed gratitude to the COAS and other top brass of the NA for their mentorship and guidance, adding that they were equally appreciative of the prayers and support of their spouses and personnel. 

He pledged on behalf of the newly decorated senior officers to be absolutely loyal to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as the leadership of the NA.

Highpoint of the event was the decoration of the Chief of Staff to the COAS, Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu by the Army Chief.  

COAS CHARGES FIELD COMMANDERS TO SCALE UP EFFORTS IN TACKLING INSECURITY, PROTECT CIVILIANS FROM UNCONVENTIONAL THREATS…As Annual Conference ends in Maiduguri

COAS CHARGES FIELD COMMANDERS TO SCALE UP EFFORTS IN TACKLING INSECURITY, PROTECT CIVILIANS FROM UNCONVENTIONAL THREATS…As Annual Conference ends in Maiduguri

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a fervent call, has charged Nigerian Army (NA) Field Commanders at all levels to make good use of the outcomes of vibrant and robust interactions held during the COAS Annual Conference in Maiduguri, following updates on NA intelligence and review of operations across the country, to scale up efforts in tackling security challenges and improve upon the protection of Nigerians from unconventional threats confronting the nation.

General Lagbaja, who gave the charge during the closing ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference 2023 at the Command Guest House, Maiduguri, Borno State, ordered an immediate shoring up of measures aimed at enhancing military operations and ensuring the safety and protection of citizens from unconventional threats. The Army Chief also urged commanders to devise comprehensive plans to deal decisively with adversaries within their Areas of Responsibilities and exercise restraint when dealing with law-abiding citizens whom the NA is constitutionally charged to protect.

General Lagbaja stated that in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive, all commanders should do all within their ambit to enhance operations in a manner that justifies the resources committed to the nation’s security. The COAS averred that the conference provides participants with veritable platforms to review NA's past achievements, assess current challenges, and strategize for the future in the broader context of national security. 

The COAS further stressed that the conference has afforded the NA quality time to review its training, operations, and administrative activities that directly relate to the theme of the conference which is ”Personnel Motivation for Effective Operational Performance in a Joint Environment." He added that deliberations at the conference have addressed various issues relating to troops' morale, physical and conceptual components of NA fighting power and lecture during the conference has further re-enforced the importance of whole-of-society approach in the successful conduct of NA operations to mitigate security challenges.

General Lagbaja noted that the task ahead of the military is enormous, consequently, efforts must be made to improve communication channels with other security agencies, where there are ongoing internal security operations to create a secure environment for good governance and economic prosperity for Nigerians.

In conformity with one of the cardinal pillars of the COAS Command Philosophy, which is "sound administration", General Lagbaja presented cheques to officers and soldiers wounded in combat through the Group Personnel Accident Insurance Scheme. The scheme caters for the medical bills of personnel wounded in combat.

The COAS, on behalf of officers and soldiers of the NA expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his staunch support to the NA and assured of the unflinching loyalty and commitment of the NA to the defence of democracy and upholding the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.