The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Maj.-Gen. Koko Isoni, has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to recommit themselves to more trainings to meet the challenge of safeguarding the nation.

Isoni, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Tilawan, said this at the close of the Warrant and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ Competition on Friday in Abuja.

He said the essence of training was to build their mentality, character, and culture, adding that the duty of every soldier was to train himself every day aiming to keep fit and sharpen his combat skills.

“One day situation will come whereby you will need to draw from that capacity you must have built over the years.

“Every army that does not train will not win battle. There is no secret about it.

“To defeat the insecurity currently bedeviling our country and the world at large, consistent training of our personnel to secure the lives and property of low abiding citizens cannot be overemphasised,” he said.

Isoni said the competition was organised for the personnel of Army Headquarters departments and units within Abuja.

He said the competition featured weapons
handling, physical fitness, drill and tug of war.

“It is in line with the Chief of Army Staff. Lt. Taoreed Lagbaja’s commitment of transforming the Nigeria army into a well trained, equipped, highly motivational force towards achieving their constitutional responsibility within a joint environment.

“From the level of enthusiasm and commitment displayed by the participants for the last four days, it is believed that the aim of this competition has been achieved.

“This competition was intentionally conceived considering the importance of battle readiness in the successes of armies all over the world.

“It is therefore my charge to all the participants, to take lessons learned back to our respective units and be worthy ambassadors of this competition,” he added.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the high point of the competition was the presentation of prizes to the winners in different categories. (NAN)