HQ 14 Brigade Holds 2026 Maiden Officers’ Training Day, Seeks Integration Of AI In Modern Warfare
The Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia State, on Monday 27 July 2026 hosted its Officers’ Training Day with a focus on the theme: ” Leveraging Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Information Systems as a Tool for Fighting Future Warfare.” The event brought together senior military officers, sister security agencies, and experts who examined the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber warfare, and electronic warfare in modern military operations.
In his opening remarks, the Special Guest of Honour, Commodore BU Quadri mni commended the Commander, 14 Brigade, Brig Gen AM Dikko, and personnel of the Brigade for organizing what he described as a timely and intellectually stimulating training.
According to Commodore Quadri, the character of warfare has changed significantly, stressing that future battlefields will no longer be defined solely by firepower and maneuver but by who controls information, dominates the electromagnetic spectrum, and protects their networks while disrupting those of adversaries.
He cited recent global conflicts where drones interject jamming systems through electronic warfare, logistics disrupted by cyberattacks, and morale weakened through information warfare and misinformation.
Furthermore, he observed that terrorist organizations around the world have become increasingly sophisticated in their use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), social media, and electronic devices to coordinate operations, radicalize recruits, and launch attacks. He stressed that every participant must understand the fundamentals of cyber threats, electronic warfare capabilities, and the weaponization of information.
In his welcome address, the Commander, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig Gen AM Dikko, stated that modern battlefield has expanded into the cyber domain and electromagnetic spectrum.
According to him, electronic warfare is now used to jam communications and degrade military sensors, making it imperative for the Armed Forces to acquire more knowledge in cyber warfare and Artificial Intelligence.
Brig Gen Dikko further disclosed that the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, Nigerian Army Medal (NAM) is investing heavily in digitization, cyber defense, and electronic warfare capabilities to strengthen the military’s capacity, particularly in combating terrorism and insurgency.
He added that the lecture was designed to increase awareness of threats in the cyber and electronic domains and provide participants with strategies to counter them. He urged participants to pay close attention to the lectures and ensure that the knowledge gained is transmitted to troops under their command.
The event featured a lecture on the topic: *”ETHICS AND ESCALATION RISKS OF AI-ENABLED WARFARE.”* by Brigadier General S Julius. During his presentation, he explained that warfare has continually evolved alongside technological advancement, with Artificial Intelligence emerging as one of the defining technologies shaping modern military operations.
He extensively discussed the conceptual foundations of AI-enabled warfare, the ethical challenges associated with the employment of AI in military operations, and the escalation risks that could arise from the increasing integration of AI into warfare.
He noted that while AI has enormous potential to improve intelligence gathering, surveillance, operational planning, and decision-making, its employment must always be guided by ethical principles, accountability, and meaningful human control.
The lecture also was discussed by an esteemed, erudite and highly respected academia. In person of Uchenna Kalu Uduka PhD, who also make meaningful contributions to the lecture presented. He highlighted some areas where AI could positively be used to enhanced Military Operations.
Highlights of the event included interactive session presentation of certificates, awards and group photograph.
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