From Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Sector 2, Operation Fansam Yamma, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, has restated that commanders’ ability to make sound decisions remained critical to operational successes.
Ajose, who spoke at the 8 Division’s auditorium in Sokoto State, while delivering his welcome address at the 5-Day workshop on “‘Authentic Leadership At Levels Of Command: A Pre Requisite For Enhanced Operational Effectiveness”, stressed that investing in the development of officers and commanders sacrosanct to operational effectiveness.
While noting that sound leadership ability and confidence in officers and commanders are in conformity with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede’s philosophy, the GOC said the the Army believed in synergy, hence the workshop involves other security agencies in Sokoto.
His words: “The ability of commanders to make sound decisions, lead with confidence and adapt to dynamic operational environments directly impacts in ensuring mission success and operational efficiency'”.
“”The current security bedeviling our nation and those of our area of responsibility dictates that a while of government and society approach to tackling these challanges is what is needed.
“”In a joint environment like ours, share coordination between different services and agencies is crucial, put operations no linger exist in isolation, they require collaboration across multiple domains and partners.
“As Commanders, we must be able to synchronize our efforts, share intelligence and make informed decisions in real time. This initiative is a significant step towards strengthening inter-agency cooperation and fostering a unified approach to security operations,”Ajose advised.
Continuing, the 8 Division Army GOC assured that he has no doubt the knowledge to be gained from the workshop will be instrumental in shaping the future of their operations in problems solving and leadership skills.
The workshop was attended by Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, State FRSC Sector and the Zonal Commander, Commandant NSCDC, NDLEA, AIG, Zonal Comptroller Customs, State Comptroller Nigeria Correctional Services amongst others.
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