The 3 Division, General Officer Commanding (GOC) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali, has been commended for consistently training his troops. The commendation was made on Thursday, at the closing ceremony of the 3 Division Inter Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition 2022 hosted by Headquarters 3 Division Garrison, Jos.
The Special Guest of Honour, Executive Governor Plateau state, His Excellency Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong, declaring the event closed said the hosting of two significant annual events of the Nigerian Army in Plateau state attest to the resolve of the army to improve personnel capacity to confront the security challenges on the Plateau and the country. He commended the Nigerian Army for organising important training in form of competition to enhance the spirit of sportsmanship, cooperation, and teamwork among officers.
Represented by the Special Assistance to the governor on Security, Major General Augustine Agundu retired, Governor Lalong said the state is currently witnessing tremendous peace as a result of increased military activities of 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN. He thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya for supporting the activities of the 3 Division.
Delivering the welcome address, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali said the Nigerian Army will continually engage in routine training aimed at improving its skills and techniques to better protect law-abiding citizens. He said, with the increasing rate of kidnapping, banditry, and insurgency, the military will not relent in training and retraining its personnel to better face the challenges.
The GOC further revealed that the competition was organized with the aim of training subaltern officers to quickly respond to emerging threats in carrying out their roles in a joint environment with other security agencies.
Thanking the dignitaries at the event, the Commander 3 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Micheal Agi commended the high level of discipline exhibited by participants during the competition.
Headquarters 3 Division Garrison emerged in the first position overall while 6 Brigade Jalingo, Taraba State took the second position.
The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of trophies and awards to formations and individual officers who distinguished themselves during the competition.
