THEATRE COMMANDER INAUGURATES INSTRUCTORS’ DEVELOPMENT COURSE, TASKS TRAINEES ON OPEN-MINDEDNESS
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, has inaugurated the third batch of the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT) Instructors’ Development Course at the Theatre Training School, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
Speaking at the inauguration on Friday, Abubakar said the course is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance the professional capabilities and instructional competence of troops engaged in counter-terrorism operations in the North East.
“This training marks another journey that promises to enhance personnel skills, expand their knowledge and strengthen their instructional capabilities. Training is not only essential for professional development but a key element in boosting operational efficiency,” he said.
The Theatre Commander urged participants to approach the programme with humility, open-mindedness, a sense of purpose and responsibility, stressing that the fight against terrorism requires a highly skilled and professional force capable of operating in synergy.
He expressed appreciation to the British Military Advisory Training Team for its consistent support and collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces, especially in the areas of capacity building and operational readiness.
In his remarks, the representative of the British Defence Staff, Capt. Charlie Bradbury, commended the efforts and sacrifices of Nigerian troops in the ongoing fight against insurgency. He reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting OPHK through continued training in Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) techniques, tactical development, and medical support.
Earlier, the Theatre Training Officer, Brig.-Gen. Julius Ogbobe, described the course as a specialised programme aimed at equipping both experienced and emerging instructors with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively train other personnel.
He noted that the participants were drawn from the three Sectors of OPHK, as well as the Maritime and Air Components, and other sub-units under the theatre.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior military officers, including the Deputy Theatre Commander and Component Commanders.
