The Commander, Corps of Signals (CCS), Nigerian
Army, Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, has paid an operational assessment
visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI
(OPHK), in a bid to strengthen communication support for ongoing
counter-insurgency operations.
The visit, which took place on Saturday, September
27, 2025, formed part of the Army’s strategic efforts to enhance the
installation, maintenance, and protection of critical communication
infrastructure across the Northeast theatre.
Communication Backbone for
Counter-Insurgency
Maj. Gen. Ugbo explained that his mission was to
evaluate the effectiveness of communication systems vital for command and
control in the fight against insurgency. He interfaced with commanders and
inspected ongoing signals projects in line with directives from the Chief of
Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.
“These assets are vital to sustaining effective
coordination and command systems,” Maj. Gen. Ugbo emphasized, assuring troops
of the Corps’ commitment to delivering robust and innovative communication
solutions.
Theatre Commander Commends Signals Corps
The Theatre Commander, Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam
Abubakar, described communication as “the backbone of successful
operations.” He praised Maj. Gen. Ugbo’s foresight and pledged that all
critical infrastructures would be adequately protected to sustain operational
effectiveness and enhance regional and national security.
Earlier, the Commander, 57 Signal Brigade, Brig.
Gen. Nelson Okafor, briefed the CCS on the deployment of new communication
equipment and ICT projects, noting their impact in improving command,
control, and coordination across the theatre.
Visit Highlights
The visit featured detailed operational briefings,
interactive sessions with sector commanders, the exchange of souvenirs, and
group photographs.
The report was signed by Lt. Col. Sani Uba,
Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI.
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