The Chief of Defence Communication (CDC), Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General Edore Agbebaku, has carried out his maiden operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen joint operational communication across the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
During the visit on Wednesday, December 10, Major General Agbebaku received detailed briefings on OPHK’s communication architecture and held an interactive session with commanders and communication specialists.
He explained that the purpose of the visit was to evaluate existing technical infrastructure, improve information flow within the command-and-control system, and deepen collaboration in maintaining critical communication assets.
The CDC disclosed that DHQ has approved the establishment of modular earth observation centres across all theatres of operation, following requests from the field. He emphasised that his mission was directed by Defence Headquarters to identify areas requiring intervention and support, particularly within OPHK.
Reiterating the importance of joint communication in modern military operations, Major General Agbebaku said: “Advocating for joint communication practice in the Armed Forces is a top priority. Modifying privacy protocols within our networks is the way forward.” He assured the theatre of continued support from DHQ and commended the Theatre Commander, officers, and men of OPHK for their commitment to securing the North East and the nation.
In his remarks, the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, expressed appreciation for the CDC’s visit. He praised Major General Agbebaku’s dedication to strengthening national security through improved communication systems, stressing the critical role of communication in warfare: “If you haven’t got communication, you haven’t got anything.”
The visit was attended by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal Essen Efanga; Component Commanders; the General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 OPHK, Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu; as well as principal staff officers of OPHK.
The day’s activities concluded with the signing of the Visitors’ Register, presentation of a souvenir to the CDC by the Theatre Commander, and a group photograph.
