At the grand finale held today, 21st August, 2025 at 192 Battalion Owode, Ogun State, 81 Division Garrison has won the 81 Division Combat Proficiency Competition 2025.
The competition which started on the 18th August, culminated in an Obstacle Crossing competition.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farouk Umar Mijinyawa, in his closing remarks said the competition was organized in line with the Nigerian Army’s Forecast of Events and the Division’s Training Directive 2025.
The GOC emphasized that the competition aims to enhance leadership skills, professional competence, battle readiness, and esprit de corps among officers while preparing subalterns for higher responsibilities in the face of evolving security challenges.
He expressed optimism that the competition has improved the participants’ proficiency, sharpened their skills, and enhanced their mental alertness, noting that the competition has underscored the importance of teamwork and team spirit, which are essential hallmarks of military service.
Analysis of the winners indicated thst 81 Division Garrison had a cumulative points of 370, having won the Combat Swimming and Physical Fitness/Obstacle Crossing categories.
However, 9 Brigade, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment, Ikeja secured the second position with 360 points, winning the Map Reading/Navigation and Skill at Arms/Shooting categories.
Others were 45 Engineer Brigade came third with 320 points, while 35 Artillery Brigade came 4th with 310 points with the Wooden Spoon award.
The GOC expressed confidence that the competition has prepared participants to meet current and future tasks, stressing that he looks forward to seeing visible changes in the conduct of the Division’s training and operational activities.
According to the statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya added that trophies were presented to the winning formations and participants.
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