GOC 3 Division Inaugurates Exercise Shining Star Course Four 202, Reassures Of Safety and Protection Of Citizens

GOC 3 Division Inaugurates Exercise Shining Star Course Four 202, Reassures Of Safety and Protection Of Citizens

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General AE Abubakar, has today, 24 August 2023, inaugurated students of Exercise SHINNING STAR 4/2023 organised as Basic Battle Training cadre for young officers and soldiers of the Division at the 3 Division Small Arms Range Miango Jos.

The GOC/Commander OPSH, who was the special Guest of Honour at the inaugural ceremony, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to training troops towards improved security of lives and properties of the citizens. He noted that the training of the young officers and soldiers was in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s drive to ensure realistic training of troops to respond to emerging security challenges.

General AE Abubakar further noted that the post-basic training exercise was organised in all the Divisions to achieve effective and battle-focused training for young officers and soldiers. He said the training will enhance the tactical skills of troops for effective employment of weapons in both day and night operations. He further charged the students to pursue the training with seriousness, dedication and commitment. The GOC also applauded the leadership and strategic guidance of the Chief of Army Staff towards moving troops into 3 Division.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Acting Commander of 3 Division Training School Jos, Colonel Aliyu Aminu, noted that the training was necessitated by the drive of 3 Division towards constantly improving the capacity of troops to measure up with any security challenge. He thanked the GOC and Commander OPSH for placing a high premium and supporting the training of young officers and soldiers.

There was a group photograph with the students.