Army Commences 2025 Captain To Major Exams, Warns Candidates Against Malpractice

By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna

The  Commander Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army  (TRADOC NA), commenced the 2025  Captain to Major Written Promotion Examination (CMWPE) at the  Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST) Benin City, Edo State.  

 In his address, the Commander, TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s zero tolerance to examination malpractices.  

Maj Gen Aligbe, also the Examination President,  admonished the candidates to put in their best and to adhere strictly to rules and regulations guiding the examination. 

He however urged them to focus fully on the task at hand, Anderson also  congratulated the candidates  for attaining the watershed moment in their chosen military career to have been selected to participate in the examination.  

The Commander TRADOC NA  added that the examination is an opportunity  for them to lay a solid foundation for further consolidation of their career.

He reiterated that the need for the candidates to pass the examination cannot be overemphasised as they are aware that  CMWPE  is a major prerequsite for thair promotion  to rank of Major in the NA. 

Maj Gen Aligbe  informed the candidates that  a team of competent and dedicated  Members of Examination Panel  had worked  assiduously in the past one week to put  together  a fair and  acceptable  requirements and directing staff  solutions  for the examination.  

He further urged the candidate not to involve themselves  in any form of examination malpractices,  pointing out that the  consequencies of any infraction will attract heavy sanction capable of altering their career progression in the army.

 The commander also reminded the candidates that  their  performance  in the examination  is a key  determinant of their career progression in the NA.  

He also urged them to put in seriousness and determination  that would produce the best result.  

He also assured  them of the  absolute   integrity and understanding  of members of examination panel and directing staff, adding that  the serious - minded  and  hardworking candidates  amongst  them  have  nothing to  fear.  

The Commander TRADOC NA however called on the candidates to  note that,  "the examination is  is not just   a mere assessment  but  an assessment  of their determination and  capabilities  to  undertake higher responsibilities that may be assign  to them  after the examination. 

Maj  Gen  Aligbe assured the candidates of fairness and openness in the conduct of the examination by the Panelists and the directing staff. 

Speaking earlier, the Chief Host and Commandant of  NASST,  Maj Gen Adebayo  Adegbite, urged the candidates to  maintain decorum and discipline throughout the exercise.

Maj Gen Adegbite maintained that the examination was a catalyst in shaping their career progression, expand thier horizon as well as aimed at shaping their capacity  to be able  to undertake higher responsibilities in the course of their military career.  

He stated that the candidates  have been subjected to a one-month  cadre in the NASST for the  2025 CMWPE, adding that the mock  examination  was conducted at the end of the cadre and was to assess  their readiness and provide insights into areas that require  their further attention.  

The Commandant NASST also mentioned that  given all these preparations,  a good performance  is expected of the  candidates. 

He however wished them the best of luck as they  demonstrate  their knowledge and skills .

Maj Gen  Adegbite  advised the candidates to adhere strictly to the  rules and guidelines  for the examination and eschew any act of malpractices  to avoid unpleasant  repercussions. 

He  also stated that it is  pertinent for him to remind the Participants,  Members of Directing Staff and candidates  of the  prevailing  security  threats in Benin City.  He stated that  security is a collective  responsibility  and as such , everyone  should be security  conscious. 

 He further advised to avoid  unnecessary movements  within the Benin metropolis,  'its also advised  them to move in pairs and maintain open channels of communication.

The  Commandant therefore  wished  them a pleasant  stay and as well wished the  candidates  good luck in the examination. 

The event was attended by  the Deputy Chief of Training (Army), Maj Gen Ayoola Aboaba,  Chief of Training TRADOC NA Maj Gen Peter Okoye,  Acting Director Examination TRADOC NA,  Brigadier General  Danjuma Dantani , Observers from Army Headquarters Department of  Training and  Department  of  Army Standard and Evaluation.