Understanding The Applicable Rules During Military Operations: Nigerian Army Holds Sensitization Workshop For Troops

Understanding The Applicable Rules During Military Operations: Nigerian Army Holds Sensitization Workshop For Troops

A Team from AHQ DCMA, led by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General NC Ugbo, arrived Minna on 5 Feb 24 for a one-day Sensitization Workshop for personnel of TRADOC NA and 31 Artillery Brigade, Minna. The CCMA was received by the Comd, 31 Arty Bde, Brig Gen HT Bobbo, and thereafter proceeded to the TRADOC NA Auditorium, venue of the Workshop. In his opening remarks, the CCMA stated that the workshop was designed to enlighten personnel on proper conduct during operations and routine activities. He also stressed that the workshop was tailored towards ensuring that troops carry out their duties according to international best practices and standards.

During his welcome address, Brig Gen HT Bobbi stated that the conduct of the workshop was in line with the COAS Command Philosophy as it was geared towards training of personnel in order to achieve professionalism and efficiency whilst carrying out their duties within a joint environment. The first lecture delivered titled; “Understanding the applicable rules during Military Operations” which covered the provisions of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law as they affect the conduct of armed conflict was delivered by Dr Livinus Jatto, a resource person from International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The second lecture titled ‘’The Proper Conduct of the Nigerian Soldier within the larger Nigerian Society’’ was delivered by Maj II Nibras which significantly dealt with the establishment of the Armed Forces, Roles of the NA, Fundamental Human Rights under the 1999 Constitution as amended, DHQ Policy on Social Media and establishment of the Civil Military Legal Desk/Call Centre. At the end of the lectures, personnel asked questions to clear their doubts during the interactive session.