In a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Enugu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 82 Division of the Nigeria Army Col. Aliyu Yusuf, said that about 121 candidates (Lieutenants) will be expected to participate and be tested in various categories including Physical/Medical Fitness, Map Reading, Tactics, Low Intensity Conflicts, Communications among others.
“Members of the public must not panic from Feb. 10 to Feb. 15 when the practical promotion exam would take place” he said, adding that the exam is in line with the Nigerian Army Forecast of Event 2020 which scheduled the Promotion Examination for the said dates.
He explained that 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” he said.
He noted that the Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will address the candidates and the examination panel at the Headquarters 82 Division Auditorium on Sunday, Feb. 9, by 1 p.m. before the commencement of the exercise.
“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” he explained.
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