By Ahmed AHMED
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army
Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, says continued training will enhance productivity and operations to tackle insecurity in the country.
Abubakar stated this at the opening ceremony of the 3 division inter- brigade formations combat proficiency competition 2023 on Tuesday in Bauchi.
He said continued training of officers goes far beyond checking off a to-do task of the army but a way to develop skills and knowledge to tackle insecurity.
The GOC, represented by Brig.Gen Emmanuel Egbe, Commander 33 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army Bauchi said the competition is organised to train officers in performing constitutional roles.
According to him, training is the cardinal pillar of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) command philosophy , which is to transform the Nigeria Army into a well trained , equipped and highly motivated force toward achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.
“Nigeria is currently bedeviled by a myriad of security challenges, that include insurgency , kidnapping ,miltancy ,armed robbery among others.
“To address these challenges ,the armed forces have continued to upscale its training and military exercise. One of such areas of training is the conduct of this combat proficiency competition,” The GOC said.
He stressed that the competition was aimed at sharpening the skills and competence of Junior leadership qualities in 3 division inline with army headquarters training directive for the year 2023.
“The competition would develop a spirit of competition,cooperation and teamwork,” he said.
Maj. Gen Abubakar urged the participants to engage in healthy competition during the week-long training.
Also Speaking, The guest of honor of Maj Gen. Mohammed Ahmed, Commander Army Armored Corps urged the participants to give much priority to the training.
He also urged the participants to put in their best and shun all forms of maneuvered and cheating during the competition.
Ahmed further urged the Judges of the competition to be fair in judging the participants’ competition.
Our reports that the five days 3 division competition has brought together participants of the ranks of junior cadres.
The competition is between the 6 Brigade, 23 brigade , 33 brigade, 43 Engineers and 3 division garrison