The Nigeria Army 3 Division, Rukuba near Jos is hosting the 2019 Lieutenant to Captain promotion examination.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Ikechukwu Eze, made this known in a statement on Saturday, in which he said that the examination would hold from Feb. 4 to Feb. 8th.
Eze said that the promotion examination was a criteria used by the Nigerian Army to assess its officers for promotion to a higher rank.
“During the exams, officers’ mental ability on contemporary issues and knowledge on relevant academic fields are brought to bear.
“It is on this premise and in line with the Army Headquarters training directive that the 3 Armoured Division will be hosting the 2019 Lieutenant to Captain Promotion Exams in some designated areas in Jos, Plateau.
“It will involve the movement of troops and military vehicles throughout the exam period.
“In view of the above, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Maj. -Gen. Nuhu Angbazo wishes to inform all law abiding citizens not to panic,” he said.
He called on citizens to go about their legitimate businesses during the movement of troops and military vehicles within designated areas.