NAVAL DOCTRINE COMMAND VISIT TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND NIGERIAN ARMY

The Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC) Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral AN Ayafa lauded the Commander Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Maj Gen SO Olabanji for his exceptional leadership and administrative dexterity shown in repositioning TRADOC NA to meet the demands of the Nigerian Army.Speaking during his visit to TRADOC NA on Thursday 19 May 2022, Rear Admiral NasiruAyafa stressed that the NAVDOC was established in 2021 to enhance operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Navy through doctrinal development and quality assessment.

He added that, NAVDOC is responsible for development of doctrines, policies, conducting examinations for officers and ratings, assessment of the Nigerian Navy combat readiness, carrying out research & development, publications of books of reference and manuals for the Nigerian Navy.Rear Admiral AN Ayafa pointed out that one of the factors that necessitated the visit was to tap from the wealth of experience of TRADOC NA.

Earlier on, the Director Joint Combat Development TRADOC NA, Brig Gen VOA Itamade an expository presentation on "the History, Organization and Structure of TRADOC NA" while also highlighting TRADOC’s achievements and future projections. The Commander TRADOC NA, Maj Gen SO Olabanji thanked the Flag Officer Commanding,NAVDOC, Rear Admiral AN Ayafa and members of his team for deeming it fit to visit the Command.

Highlights of the visit include a brief tour of the Command, presentation of Souvenirs and Signing of the Visitors book.