The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, has has began a two-day combat swimming contest for soldiers within its formations and units under the division.
The competition is part of the army’s 2024 training programme aimed at enhancing the swimming proficiencies of soldiers engaged in illegal bunkering and other amphibious operations within the creeks of the Niger Delta.Commanding the division, at the opening on Tuesday that the soldiers would compete in conventional and combat swimming events.
Abdussalam highlighted the evolution of soldering over the years following rising emerging security threats in Nigeria and globally. “Whether it is the swift crossing of raging rivers, rescuing of distressed comrades, or executing amphibious assaults, soldiers’ mastery of water-related skills will enhance our operations,” he emphasised.Shutting national grid is a national attack, Senate, Reno Omokri chide NLC, TUCThe GOC urged participants to exhibit their best performance and imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play throughout the competition.
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