The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, has called on all Nigerian Army training institutions to take full ownership of doctrinal concepts as a critical part of the Army’s ongoing transformation agenda.
Aligbe gave the charge at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Nigerian Army Doctrine Development Workshop, in Minna, Niger.
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The workshop, jointly organized by TRADOC NA and the Army Headquarters, is themed “Enhancing Doctrinal Development for Effective Training and Operations in a Joint Environment.”
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This is contained in a statement by Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations in TRADOC, on Wednesday in Abuja.
In his keynote address, Aligbe emphasised that doctrine remains the soul of any professional military, providing a blueprint for training, operations, and overall organizational focus.
According to him, doctrine defines who they are and what they are meant to do, and ensures that the military remains focused, organized, trained, and equipped to meet its objectives in a coordinated and effective manner.
He urged participants to approach the workshop with open minds to enable them to contribute meaningfully to the development of robust doctrinal frameworks that align with global best practices.
Highlighting the “Soldier First in Focus” initiative, the TRADOC Commander reiterated the Army’s commitment to prioritizing training, equipping, responsive leadership, and troop welfare, including housing, healthcare, and family support.
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Aligbe reaffirmed TRADOC’s position as the Nigerian Army’s center of excellence for training and doctrinal development.
He noted that the Army’s doctrine undergoes a comprehensive review every five years, underscoring the importance of continuous innovation and feedback.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Doctrine and Combat Development (CDCD), Maj.-Gen. Jamiu Jimoh, noted that doctrinal development is essential to ensuring interoperability in joint and multi-agency operations.
Jimog was represented by Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Babayo, Director of Lessons Learnt at TRADOC.
He said the workshop aligns with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy aimed at consolidating the transformation of the Nigerian Army into a well-motivated and combat-ready force.
He added that the workshop will deepen participants’ understanding of doctrinal processes and enhance the standardization of operational procedures across formations.
Participants in the capacity-building event are expected to replicate the knowledge gained across Nigerian Army training schools and formations, thereby reinforcing doctrinal consistency and professionalism throughout the service.