The Nigerian Army deployed The first batch of 300 personnel of 600 army personnel to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training.
the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the training is aimed at enhancing troops’ combat proficiency in difficult terrains and strengthening the Army’s capacity to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
The Coordinator, Nigerian Military Training Support and Advisory Team, Army Headquarters Department of Army Training, Major General UG Yusuf, who represented the COAS, witnessed the departure alongside the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria.
The army said the collaboration reinforces Nigeria–India defence cooperation and the COAS’s determination to sustain a resilient, mission-ready Army capable of defending the nation’s sovereignty and protecting lives and property.
It also noted that Arrangements are underway to airlift the remaining 300 personnel to India for the training.
