The Nigerian army has alerted people of the South East especially residents of Enugu and its environs that owing to what it called “practical promotion examination,” there would be mass movement of troops into Enugu beginning from February 10, 2020.
Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 82 Division made this clarification on Friday in Enugu through a statement he issued to journalists.
Col Yusuf urged members of the public especially those living in Enugu State and the environs to remain calm as they see military equipment and troops movement from February 10 to February 15 when the practical promotion exam would take place.
“The Headquarters 82 Division of the Nigerian Army is set to host the Nigerian Army Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE) 2020 in its Area of Responsibility.
“This is in line with Nigerian Army Forecast of Event 2020, which scheduled the Promotion Examination from February 10 to February 15.
“About 121 candidates (Lieutenants) will be expected to participate and be tested in various categories, which include Physical/Medical Fitness, Map Reading, Tactics, Low Intensity Conflicts, Communications, French Language, Skill-at-Arms and Staff Duties at different staging areas.“The examination is aimed at evaluating the intellectual ability of the candidates as well as to improve on their knowledge; capability in the discharge of their professional duties and ultimately serve as an assessment for promotion to the rank of Captain.
“Also expected during the conduct of the examination are representatives from the Department of Army Training and Operations, team of observers from Army Headquarter; members of the Examination Panel and Directing Staff drawn from formations and units of the Nigerian Army as well as supporting staff from 82 Division.
“As it is customary, the Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), who is the Exam President, will address the candidates and the examination panel at the Headquarters 82 Division Auditorium on Sunday, February 9, by 1 p.m. before the commencement of the exercise,” the statement read.
Candidates and officials will be conveyed in military escort to the selected staging areas within Enugu and adjoining environment during the period of the examination.
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