Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander of Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji, emphasized the critical role of technology in modern military operations. Speaking at the opening of a five-day Operation Planning Cadre in Sokoto, he underscored the importance of coordination between the Army, other services, and agencies, particularly in a joint environment.
The theme of the training, “Leveraging New Technologies for Innovative Operations Planning Process by Commanders in a Joint Environment,” highlights the necessity for commanders to understand and utilize technology to enhance operational effectiveness. “The security environment is evolving rapidly, with multidimensional, complex, and transnational challenges,” Ajose stated, urging commanders to synchronize efforts, share intelligence, and make real-time decisions through innovative and technologically advanced planning.
Ajose further emphasized that the need for innovation and adaptability in countering insurgency, terrorism, and maintaining internal security cannot be overstated. He noted that the planning cadre aligns with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy of transforming the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force capable of fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities within a joint operational framework.
He encouraged participants to explore how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, drones, cyber capabilities, and advanced surveillance systems, can be integrated into the Army’s operations planning process. Ajose expressed gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, and other security agencies for their support and cooperation.
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