FIC Report (Sokoto State) – The 8th Division and sector 2 Joint Task Force (JTF)North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) has strengthened its operational capacity with the graduation of 60 soldiers from its Fourth Quarter Basic Battle Course.
The intensive nine weeks program was designed to instill a warrior ethos and enhance the combat effectiveness of the soldiers.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 8th Division and commander sector 2 JTF (NW), Major General Ibekunle Ademola Ajose, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Division’s training school and urged the graduating soldiers to apply their skills and serve as mentors to their colleagues, emphasising discipline and knowledge sharing.
In his remarks, the Division’s acting training officer, Lt colonel David Ebebuche, explained that the program was aimed to develop a mind set that will foster courage, resilience and combat readiness.
The graduation ceremony included demonstrations of soldiers’capabilities and recognition of outstanding students.Awards were presented to the top three graduates. Lance corporal Rabiu Abubakar, sapper Popoola Ayomide and private Edore Ogbenefejiro.
The training reinforces the Nigerian Army’s commitment towards building a disciplined battle-ready force capable of addressing security challenges across the nation.
Signed
Ramatu Sani (Mrs),
Head of Centre, FIC,
FIC, Sokoto.
13/12/2025.
