In an effort to enhance combat proficiency and leadership skills, the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has commenced the Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition 2023. The training activity, which takes place annually in Army Divisions across the country, aims at improving the skills of non-commissioned officers of the rank of corporal and below.
The competition was declared open by Major General Godwin Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Taskforce North West Operation HADARIN DAJI. He emphasized the importance of the training in testing the endurance and organizational abilities of the participating troops, while maintaining esprit-de-corps.
Major General Mutkut highlighted the significance of such training exercises in ensuring the physical and mental fitness of the troops. He attributed the operational successes of Operation HADARIN DAJI in the North West to the mental and physical fitness of the troops.
The competition, which spans over six days, will feature participants from 1 Brigade Zamfara, 17 Brigade Katsina, and 8 Division Garrison. The participating formations will compete in various activities including Drill, Weapon Handling and Shooting, Stripping and Assembling of Weapons, 2.4km Race, Obstacle Crossing, Map Reading, and Combat Swimming.
The host of the competition, Brigadier General Taye Ahmed, Commander 8 Division Garrison, expressed his gratitude to the General Officer Commanding for granting 8 Division Garrison the opportunity to host this significant event. He encouraged the participating troops to approach the competition with seriousness, as it will prepare them to represent 8 Division in the upcoming Inter-Division competition later in the year.
As the 8 Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition continues, the Nigerian Army remains committed to honing the skills and abilities of its personnel, ensuring their readiness for any challenges they may face in their line of duty.
