Nigerian Army Strengthens Security in Lagos and Ogun with Joint Training

Nigerian Army Strengthens Security in Lagos and Ogun with Joint Training

To bolster security across Lagos and Ogun states, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) has launched its annual Operations Planning Cadre for officers.

Held at the Army Officers Mess in Marina, the training—dubbed “Enhancing Operational Readiness Through Effective Planning, Collaboration, and Capacity Development”—brought together personnel from the military, police, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and other key security agencies.

During the event, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Mijinyawa, highlighted the significance of the forum in refining operational strategies and fostering inter-agency cooperation.

“The Operations Planning Cadre is significant in that it affords the Nigerian Army a forum to brainstorm extensively and come up with better ways to project activities of the NA and to interface and rub minds with Officers within 81 Division AOR as well as representatives of sister services and other security agencies.

“It is also an avenue to enhance operations planning values and competencies amongst participants for effective and optimal performance,” he said.

Maj.-Gen. Mijinyawa emphasized that the program was designed to equip officers with vital planning and leadership skills while promoting synergy between different security organizations, particularly in joint operations.

The Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Maj.-Gen. Baba Umaru Yahya, also stressed the need for continuous training and discipline to tackle the nation’s security challenges.

“The discourse on operations has consistently remained in the front burner of most military engagements in the country. This has become our reality as our nation is currently facing a multitude of security challenges which necessitates an increased involvement of various security agencies in combating non-state actors who pose threats to law-abiding citizens.

“These involvements have also placed enormous demands on the Nigerian Armed Forces to step up its operations in support of civil authority.

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“I, therefore, wish to reiterate that training, discipline, and commitment to duty are all part of essential components in achieving success in operations.”

Maj.-Gen. Yahya further noted that the Army has adopted a holistic and dynamic approach in response to evolving security threats, emphasizing the importance of continuous training and inter-agency collaboration.

As security challenges persist, the Nigerian Army’s commitment to refining its strategies through joint training exercises underscores its proactive stance in safeguarding citizens and maintaining national stability.