The Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison has successfully concluded its highly competitive 2025 Inter-Formation Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) Competition at the 7 Guards Battalion Obstacle Crossing Ground, Abuja.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison has successfully concluded its highly competitive 2025 Inter-Formation Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) Competition at the 7 Guards Battalion Obstacle Crossing Ground, Abuja.
The spirited contest brought together elite participants from various formations and units under the AHQ Garrison in a display of strength, skill, and regimental discipline.
Commander AHQ Garrison, Major General Maxwell Dangana, in his closing remarks, expressed deep satisfaction with the conduct of the event, commending the participants for their professionalism, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
“This competition is not just about winning. It is designed to sharpen the physical fitness, mental resilience, tactical acumen, and leadership capacity of our Senior Non-Commissioned Officers,” Maj Gen Dangana stated. “These activities simulate battlefield conditions and prepare our troops to remain mission-ready at all times.”
He underscored the vital role of the SNCO cadre in the Nigerian Army, describing them as the “backbone of the military,” who bridge the gap between officers and soldiers while upholding discipline, morale, and standards across formations.
In a morale-boosting gesture, the Chief of Staff, AHQ Garrison, Brigadier General Peter Elayo, joined troops on the ground and even scaled one of the challenging obstacles, earning cheers from participants and spectators alike.
Earlier, the Garrison Training Officer, Brigadier General Ndareke Orok—represented by Lieutenant Colonel Usman Adamu—welcomed the participants and lauded the spirit of professionalism and teamwork demonstrated throughout the event.
“This competition reinforces our core values of discipline, training, and operational excellence. I urge you all to return to your units and apply the lessons learned,” he said.
The event wrapped up with the presentation of awards to standout participants and souvenirs to mark the occasion.