By
Nasir Malali
The acting General Officer Commanding eight Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ìbikunle Ajose has charged commanders in the NA and other security agencies to embrace new innovations and adapt to the new changing security environment for effective combat operations across the country.
The acting GOC gave the charge at the end of a three day workshop aimed at leveraging on new technologies and modern warfare to enhances combat operations in the country.
Brigadier General Ajose said he is optimistic that integrating artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, advanced surveillance systems and drones into its operational planning are force multiplier in countering the multidimensional security challenges affecting the country
He said the Nigerian Army is fully leveraging on modern technology utilization towards enhancing personnel efficiency and professionalism to combat insurgency, terrorism and other crimes.
He said integrating new military technologies and collaboration among security agencies is crucial to addressing security challenges in the country.
He urged participants to fully practice the knowledge gained with a view to making well informed decisions in planning combat operations .
‘The GOC said the strength to fight insecurity lies on the capabilities of security agencies to handle complex issues, make right decisions, ensure discipline and proper commands.
He noted that Personnel must possess the requisite capacity and competence to effectively tackle these challenges through deliberate understanding and deployment of principles and planning procedures for the conduct of operations.
