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EXERCISE BABBAN MAGANA
COMMANDER INFANTRY CORPS POURS
ENCOMIUM ON MAJ GEN EDI
Armies all over the world are trained to be versatile in knowledge and easily adapt to all conditions whether friendly or harsh. In compliance to this, most military courses in the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI) are normally climaxed by one exercise or the other. The exercise which gives participants the practical idea of the events in the jungle has always formed part of their overall assessment.
The Cadets of the Executive Commission Course 05/2010 were not left out. The Institution recently organized the final exercise for the course tagged ‘Ex Babban Magana’. The field exercise was meant to asses them in various aspects of leadership and rudiments of all phases of war include advance, attack, defense and withdrawal at section, platoon and company levels.
Various appointments were given to the participants under the strict supervision of their instructors. The Chief umpire was the Commandant Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Brig Gen WR Obene.
A STUDY CENTRE “LT GEN AB DAMBAZAU STUDY CENTRE”HAS BEEN COMMISSIONED BY THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF 18/08/10
Having thanks God Almighty, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ab Danbazau also thank God for a unique occasion of the Army Warrant Officer Professional Development Study Centre.
The COAS in his Words “my visit this afternoon has afford me the opportunity of commissioning this new WOA library”. I therefore commission it for your judicious use. And there was a general applause both from officers and soldiers. At this commissioning, the COAS was accompanied by various senior officers including Brigadier General Frederick Eje Chief of Staff Infantry Corps Centre who represented Maj Gen Aminu Bichi Maitama the Commander. Brigadier General Tukur Yunusa Brutai, Director Land Warfare and many other Senior Officers. While commissioning the Study Centre the COAS advise them to use it judiciously to acquaint themselves knowledgeable in information and professionalism. Hence they can enhance their relevance in units formation and the entire Army. Moreso to be knowledgeable on their relationship with officers and soldiers. CLICK HEREBy Sgt Tanko Danjuma
NIGERIAN ARMY CATWEEK 2010
Commander Infantry Corps in attendance. Read more
WARRANT OFFICERS' ACADEMY ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
The visit of the Honourable Minister of Defence Prince Adetukumbo Kayode (SAN) at the Commissioning Ceremony of the Jaji Military Cantonment Gate and Counter Terrorist and Counter Insurgency Centre at Jaji.
From the (middle) the Honourable Minister of Defence Prince Adetukunbo Kayode (SAN) assisted by the COAS Lt Gen AB Dambazau (right) and the Comdt AFCSC AVM SA Leks (left) at the Commissioning Ceremony of the Jaji Military Cantonment Gate on the 24 June 2010.
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The General Manager AWHL sensitization tour at Jaji Military Cantonment. Read More
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PLEDGE FULL SUPPORT FOR THE ARMED FORCES
The National Assembly has assured the armed forces of their full support, they made this pledge through the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator, Ibrahim Idah (CON) who is also the Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony of Nigerian Army (NA) Small Arms Championship (NASAC, 2010) at the Gallery range in Jaji, Kaduna recently.
He congratulated the Nigerian Army (NA) and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Abdulraham Bello Dambazau, who the organizer the exercise and participants. He stressed the need for professional training and described the exercise as being highly recommendable. In his words we have seen the Armed Forces improved. In our part, the National Assembly, we are going to give the armed forces, especially the Nigerian Army adequate support in carrying out their Jobs, he said.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Abdulraham Bello Dambazau reiterated the commitment of the NA to training and thanked the Ministry of Defence and the Minister of Defence, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, (SAN) for having interest in military exercises.
The result and presentation of trophy were made by Acting Chief of Training and Operations, Brig Gen TT Iwayah. The first position was won by 82 Division NA which, scored three thousand and three hundred point (3,300 point). The second position is 1 Division NA which scored three thousand one hundred and forty four point (3,144 point). The third position is 81 Division NA scored three thousand, one hundred and ten point (3,110 point). The fourth position is 3 Armour Division NA which scored two thousand, seven hundred and twenty five point (2,725 point). The fifth position is Army Headquarter Garrison, scored two thousand four hundred and thirteen point (2,413 point). The last and sixth position is 2 Division NA with scores of two thousand three hundred and fifty seven point (2,357 point). Present at occasion the C.I.C Major General Aminu Bichi Maitama. The former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt General Salisu Ibrahm (Rtd), All GOCs were present at the occasions; General Officer Commanding, 1 Division Nigerian Army major General Kamarudeen Role, General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Lawrence Pwanobato Ngubane General Officer Commanding 3 Armour Division Nigerian Army, major General Saleh Maina General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army, major General Euguene Nwanguma General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army, Muhammed Isah Army Headquarter Garrison Provost Marshal, major General YD Pyeng, Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ishaya Iko Ibrahim, Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Oluseyi Petirin who represented by another Airforce senior officer. Inspector General (IG) of Police also on the list, Mr Ogbonna Onovo who represented by Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of North/West, Mrs EV Okoronko and representative of Control General of Custom.
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THE ZIMBABWE STAFF COLLEGE AND JOINT COMMAND AND STAFF COURSES 23 VISITED HEADQUARTERS INFANTRY CORPS CENTRE JAJI KADUNA ON 12/08/10
The Infantry man welcomed the students of Zimbabwe Staff College and Joint Command and Staff Course to the home of Infantry.
The welcome address by Major C Ogbuabo the Command Infantry was represented by Col GAR Dogo and the Col introduced the ICC Senior Offiers who were present and also urged the Zimbabwe team leader to introduce his men who represent the Commander Zimbabwe Students Staff College who is Brig Gen Thomas Moyo who introduced his officers.
And also make a coment that he was here in 1981 and the MC Major Huwagwu said the is a tradition the said the purpose being here he urge the General to let them know the reason by being here.
The Gen said to support their course in Nigeria to trains their soldiers and the Infantry was formed and Infantry Corps look like, its show by Lt Col GO Omoregbe and his major, Col Omoregbe is Staff Officer grade, he said its his pleasure to welcome the Zimbabwe Students to Nigerian Army Infantry Corps home also explain how Nigerian Army was formed at Kawo on the out skirts of Kaduna in 1960 and on 19 Oct 04, the Infantry was fully organised, also the organographt of ICC was show on the screen and show all the unity under Infantry Corps. He stated that the role of Infantry Corps Centre is to trains officers and soldiers has capacity to formed training grand and many countries are benefited under the Infantry Corps Centre eg Zimbabwe, Togo and so on.
And they gave room for questtion which one of the students who was a Major Tichadima Macheranize from Zimbabwe that table his question on how to enlighting them about the recruitment that how they organised the recruit and the training of paramilitary in Army school eg training of agricultural personeel, which the answer was given by Col GAR Dogo. At the end of the programme was a presentation of token gift which was presented by Col GAR Dogo to the Zimbabwe Brig Gen Thomas Moyo and vote of thanks by Major C Ogbuabo followed by groups photograph.By Pte Fatunla Taiwo
Maj Gen Edi addressing Commander Infantry Corps, Commandant NAPKC and other principal staff officers of Infantry Corps Centre during his visit.
The commander Infantry Corps Maj Gen Aminu Bichi Maitama has observed that the contribution of the former Army Headquarters Garrison Commander Maj Gen Edi to the Nigerian Army most especially in the area of Peace Support Operations will remain evergreen.
Maj Gen Maitama made this observation when Gen Edi paid him valedictory visit in his office. Explaining further, the Corps Commander noted that Gen Edi’s retirement can only remove his physical presence from service pointing out that young generation of the Nigerian Army officers have a lot to tap from the legacy he left behind.
"To lift the NA Infantry Corps as an excellent and motivatedforemost professional corps of the NA
through effective career planning,
high quality training,
high standard of discipline,
strict adherence to professional ethics
and regimentation’’.
INFANTRY COPRS CENTRE HOLDS EXAM FOR NIGERIAN ARMY
The Infantry Corps Centre hosted the Senior Staff Course Qualifying Exams (SSCQE) between Sunday 18 – Friday 23 April 2010. The six day event was kick started with the address of the Exam President who is also the Commander Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Minna Maj Gen AO Ogunedo. In his address, the President emphasized the need for participants to be upright and avoid malpractice stressing that it will negatively affect their career if caught.
Addressing the participants also, was the chief Host Commander Infantry Corps Maj Gen AB Maitama. He outlined all the logistics arrangement the Corps put in place to ensure a hitch free exercise. The Commander used the opportunity to disclose the intention of the Corps to organize a cocktail party to bring the exercise to climax end.
The event was rounded up with an interactive session which provided platform for the President, Exam Panel, Observers, Representatives from Army Headquarters and Participants to clear any doubt.
The Exam President Maj Gen Ogunedo (centre) addressing the participants before the commencement of the exam. Sitting (right) is the Chief Host and Commander Infantry Corps listening with rapt attention.
Headquarters 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kawo Kaduna.
Headquarters 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan
Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lagos.
Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army, Enugu
Guards Brigade, Abuja
NEWS ACHIVE
COMMANDER INFANTRY CORPS APPLAUDS
NIGERIA-GHANA MILITARY RELATIONSDIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 17/2009 GRADUATES
NIGERIAN ARMY INFANTRY PRODUCES ITS FIRST FEMALE ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIER DRIVER (APC)
COAS APPLAUDS THE EFFORT OF DEPOT NA
CORPS COMMANDER ORDNANCE VISITS
HEADQUARTERS INFANTRY CORPS CENTRE
Reviewing Officer Brig Gen FE Eze taking salute.
As students of the Junior Non-Commissioned Officers (JNCO) Drill Course 13/10 graduate, the Chief of Staff Infantry Corps Centre Brig Gen FE Eze has charged them to be shining stars to their colleagues and reference points of their commanders on issues concerning drill and other regimental matters. General Eze who was the Reviewing Officer at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Course, observed that expectations are high and therefore urged them to march with boldness to their units and prove the knowledge bequeath on them within their 8 weeks training at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry.
Speaking further, the Reviewing Officer congratulated the Commandant Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Chief Instructor and Instructors of the All Arms Drill Wing for their efforts to ensure the right knowledge is impacted on the students. He also praised the beneficiaries of various awards for their extra efforts to excel above other colleagues. The short ceremony was graced by cream of senior officers including the Commandant NASI, Training Team Leader and Chief Instructors of various Wings.
COMMANDER INFANTRY CORPS CENTRE RECENT VISITS
Within the past five months the Commander Infantry Corps Maj Gen Aminu Bichi Maitama played host to variety of distinguished visitors from Nigeria and the Diasporas. Among those that visited the home of Infantry were Director Military Intelligent (DMI) Maj Gen AT Umaru, Provost Marshal Maj Gen YD Pyeng, Commander Artilary Corps, Maj Gen EE Bassey and Participants of the In Country Planning Conference between Nigerian Armed Forces and USAFRICOM. This visits was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship as well as opening up new relationship between ‘’The Queen of Battle’’ and their various organizations. Below are some of the pictures taken during these visit:
Commander Infantry Corps Maj Gen AB Maitama (Left) presenting souvenir to the Director Military Intelligent Maj Gen AT Umaru during his visit to Infantry Corps Centre.
Commander (Left) presenting souvenir to visiting Provost Marshal Maj Gen YP Pyeng.
Maj Gen AB Maitama addressing the participants of the In Country Planning Conference between Nigerian Armed Forces and USAFRICOM when they Visited the Infantry Corps Centre.
Commander (Centre) and his principal Officers in group photograph with the participant of the In Country Planning Conference between Nigeria Armed Forces and USAFRICOM.
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