The 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition 2025, aimed at promoting professionalism, team spirit and readiness, has commenced in Kogi.<\/p>\n
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the weeklong competition is being hosted by the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, headquarters, Charimaigumeri Barracks Lokoja.<\/p>\n
The participating brigades include, 4 Brigade Benin, 12 Brigade Lokoja, 22 Armoured Brigade Ilorin, 32 Artillery Brigade Akure, 42 Engineer Brigade Ede and 2 Division Garrison Ibadan.<\/p>\n
In his address, the Commander 12 Brigade, Brig. -Gen. Kasim Sidi, said the competition was to prepare corporals and below for more challenging responsibilities.<\/p>\n
According to him, this year\u2019s competition will feature a range of exercises designed to test soldiers\u2019 skills in areas such as drills, skill at arms, map reading, combat swimming, endurance\/obstacle training, and shooting.<\/p>\n
The commander noted that six formations and units from 2 Division are participating in the competition, including female soldiers, to promote diversity and inclusivity.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the Nigerian Army continues to professionalize, training has continued to assume greater emphasis.<\/p>\n
\u201cFortunately, we have a Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, who has made training a key objective in his command philosophy.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccordingly, the Chief of Army Staff has supported us fully by making available resources required for effective training,\u201d he said<\/p>\n
Brig. Gen. Sidi stressed that the Nigerian Army\u2019s training activities were designed to enhance combat proficiency, leadership skills, and teamwork among soldiers.<\/p>\n
According to Sidi, \u201cthe only way to bleed less in wartime is to sweat more in peacetime.<\/p>\n
The commandercommended the competing formations for their efforts in preparing their soldiers for the competition.<\/p>\n
The Special Guest of Honour, Rear Admiral Mohammed Yakubu, Commander, Command Naval Drafting, who declared the competition open, described the event as a significant milestone not just for the Nigerian Army but also the Armed Forces of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
According to Yakubu, the competition brought together soldiers from various brigades to engage in friendly competition, fostering a spirit of unity, discipline, and excellence.<\/p>\n
Yakubu commended the 12 Brigade\u2019s leadership for demonstrating unwavering commitment to enhancing the professionalism of military personnel, particularly at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n
He stressed that the improved security situation in Kogi was a testament to the concerted efforts of the 12 Brigade and other sister agencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe competition is not just a test of physical strength or skills but also a demonstration of the Nigerian Army\u2019s core values, including courage, integrity, and teamwork,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Yakubu urged participants to give their best, not just for personal glory but for the honour of their respective brigades.<\/p>\n
The event was attended by heads of sister security agencies such as the Commander NNS Lugard, Commodore Tamuno Senibo; representatives of Department of State Security Services (DSS), the Police, NSCDC, FRSC, Immigration, Correctional Service, and Fire Service, among others. (NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporal and Below Competition 2025, aimed at promoting professionalism, team spirit and readiness, has…\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[2076],"class_list":{"0":"post-12655","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-army"},"yoast_head":"\n