Military units conduct endurance exercises to boost fitness and readiness

Military units in Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau conducted physical training exercises to enhance operational readiness and teamwork.

At the Depot Nigerian Army Amasiri-Edda, recruits participated in a 5km inter-company endurance race. The event, aimed at building stamina and resilience for military service, was led by Brigadier General Usman Ahmad. The Golf Training Company was named the overall winner of the competition.

In Bissau, the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) organized a five-kilometre route march. The exercise involved personnel from the mission, the ECOWAS Commission, and contingents from Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. Force Commander Brigadier General Danjuma Dantani stated the training is essential for maintaining wellbeing, operational efficiency, and interoperability between mission personnel and Guinea-Bissau security forces.