Chris Awhawha
The Nigerian Army has said it will continue to invest in research for industrial and technological advancement.
This was disclosed by the Commander of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) of the Nigerian Army, Major General Kevin Aligbe, while declaring open a three-day Nigerian Army Research and Development Conference 2024, held in Minna, the Niger State capital.
Represented by the Director of Joint and Combined Doctrine, Nigerian Army, Major General Jafaru Mohammed, Major General Aligbe emphasized that Nigeria is endowed with both material and intellectual resources.
He added that the task at hand is to harness and galvanize these resources to achieve the country’s developmental goals.
Noting also that research and development are the bedrock of industrialization in many countries globally, and the Nigerian Army is determined not to be left behind.
According to him, participants at the conference were drawn from the Nigerian Air Force, other security agencies, and paramilitary organizations within Niger State, to facilitate meaningful cross-fertilization of ideas aimed at achieving the goal of technological development.
Major General Aligbe expressed his gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, for his unwavering support, which he credited for the successes recorded by TRADOC in Minna.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Major General Mohammed Danja, explained that the conference provides an avenue for participants to stay informed about developments in emerging technologies and their application in modern warfare.
“We stand at the threshold of a new era where technological advancements are redefining industries, revolutionizing how we live and work, and unlocking unprecedented opportunities in both civil and military domains,” he stated.
The theme of the conference is “Leveraging Research and Development in Emerging Technologies as a Panacea for Success in Modern Warfare within a Joint Environment.”.