Major General Paul Koughna, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander of Sector 2 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has officially launched the Division’s 2026 Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition in Sokoto State.
The multi-day exercise is designed to evaluate physical fitness, tactical readiness, leadership capabilities, and operational effectiveness among troops operating within the North-West theatre.
Enhancing Operational Readiness and Discipline
Represented at the opening ceremony by his Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Ibrahim Gambari, Major General Koughna emphasized that continuous physical and tactical training remains vital to sustaining a battle-ready force capable of addressing regional security challenges.
Key objectives and components of the competition include:
- Strategic Focus: Alignment with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy to maintain high standards of combat readiness, professional discipline, and tactical proficiency across all operational cadres.
- Core Assessment Areas: Participating formations will be evaluated on map reading, obstacle crossing, military drills, combat swimming, weapon handling, marksmanship, and endurance runs.
- Leadership and Esprit de Corps: The competition aims to strengthen unit cohesion, foster healthy inter-formation rivalry, and test junior leadership under high-stress tactical scenarios.
In his welcome address, Brigadier General Isidore Amah, Commander of the 8 Division Garrison, described the initiative as a deliberate effort to reinforce military doctrine, build physical resilience, and ensure troops remain fully prepared for deployment across complex operational environments.
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