The Nigeria Army War College, has held a military exercise code-named, ‘Exercise STAR RIDE’ for Course 7/2023 participants in Abuja.
The Commandant of the college, Maj. Gen. Ishaya Maina, who disclosed this on Monday, explained that the exercise was to equip the participants with skills and knowledge necessary to effectively respond to contemporary security challenges.
He pointed out that the exercise integrates various aspects of national security, interagency coordination, logistics planning, counter-terrorism, and stabilisation operations.
“This was the culmination of the extensive training packages offered by the college, ” he said.
The Commandant stressed that the participants would have the opportunity to practice the planning, preparation and execution of critical aspects as commanders and staff under diverse operational scenarios at the highest level.
He noted that the exercise was crucial in preparing the operational level leaders to address the complex and evolving security landscape in the country.
”Exercise STAR RIDE is a pivotal element of our commitment to nurturing strategic leaders capable of addressing the multifaceted security challenges our nation faces today.
“This exercise allows our participants to apply the knowledge they’ve gained throughout their course and empowers them to make informed decisions in high-pressure situations.
“By participating in this exercise, our course participants will not only enhance their individual skills but also contribute to the overall readiness of our armed forces.
“It is our hope that they will apply the lessons learned here to effectively address the security challenges our nation faces,” he said.
Maina said the exercise exhibited the college’s commitment to developing leaders who can work collaboratively across different agencies and domains to safeguard national security.
He disclosed that it was the final exercise for the participants of course 7, designed to test the participants on all they had learnt during the period of the course.
