82 Division Nigerian Army Holds Officers’ Study Session to Boost Capacity on Emerging Security Threats
By Rashidat Olushola Okunlade
The Nigerian Army 82 Division has intensified efforts to strengthen the intellectual and strategic readiness of its officers through a one-day study period held at the Abakpa Cantonment Auditorium in Enugu.
In a statement released by Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Lieutenant Colonel Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army, the exercise, conducted in line with the Army’s 2026 training directives, focused on equipping officers with the analytical and operational skills required to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
In his opening address, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, Major General OA Fadairo, highlighted the importance of intellectual development alongside physical training.
He stressed that modern military personnel must be tactically sound, intellectually prepared, and strategically conscious to effectively respond to contemporary threats.
Fadairo noted that the study session was designed to broaden participants’ understanding of emerging security dynamics, enhance decision-making abilities, and draw practical lessons from ongoing and past military operations.
He added that the programme aligns with the Chief of Army Staff’s vision of transforming the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptable, combat-ready, and resilient force capable of fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi-agency framework.
He urged participants to actively engage, exchange ideas, and contribute meaningfully during the sessions.
The GOC also commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General W. Shaibu, for his continued support towards capacity building and professional development within the Army.
One of the key highlights of the programme was a lecture delivered by Colonel MI Abdulrahaman, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations and Training at Headquarters 82 Division. His presentation examined the implications of United States military involvement in Northwest Nigeria, outlining lessons for future operations.
He emphasized the need for improved information warfare strategies, stronger regional collaboration, and enhanced institutional capacity.
In his closing remarks, the Special Guest of Honour and Air Officer Commanding, Ground Training Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal AG Kehinde, commended the initiative, describing it as critical to sustaining operational effectiveness in a rapidly changing security environment.
The event also featured academic contributions, including a session by Professor Innocent Ahamefule Nwosu, who spoke on future threat patterns in the South-East, with focus on organised crime, maritime vulnerabilities, and border security concerns.
The study period drew participation from senior military officers, scholars, and security experts, reinforcing collaborative approaches to tackling Nigeria’s complex security landscape.
