The Commander of TRACDO, Maj.-Gen Hassan Umaru said in Kaduna that the practical promotion examination would end on Feb. 17.

Umaru who is also the President, Examination Penal, said that for the first time, three female officers would sit for the exams.

” Nigerian Army is gender sensitive. The candidates will sit for seven subjects, including French Language.

“It is the examination that will propel them to higher heights; to understand the profession much better and to see and add value to the security architecture of the country,’’ he said.

The Commander urged the candidates to work hard to pass the examination.

“The Nigerian Army will not tolerate any indiscipline as it has zero tolerance for exams malpractice,” he stressed.

Also speaking, the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Nigerian Army Kaduna, Maj.- Gen Adeniye Oyebade tasked the personnel to remain focused and professional in their conduct.

“Open your mind and concentrate to make sure you pass the exams,’’ Oyebade said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports successful candidates would be decorated with the rank of Captain. (NAN)