The competition was held at Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Ogun State among four formations under 81 Division Nigerian Army.
It was gathered that 81 division Garrison of Nigerian Army came second followed by 45 Engineering Brigade while 9 Brigade came last.
The award prices were given to Warrant Officers and Senior Non Commission Officers who performed exceptional during the competition.
Trophies were presented to winners in each event as well as in overall performance in the competition.
9 Brigade was presented with a wooden spoon having emerged fourth position
The four events of the competition including Map Reading, Weapon Handling, Combat Swimming and Obstacle Crossing which was the final event.
Speaking after presentation of trophies, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Usman represented by the division training officer Brigadier General Oluwole Davies commended the participants for their performances and urged them to maintain their physical fitness and improve their skills.
He added that the competition aimed to promote junior leadership traits, organizational ability, and initiative among Warrant Officers and Senior Non-commissioned Officers.
Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Usman said the winners will represent the division at the Nigerian Army-level competitions.
He also thanked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for his support and leadership, and appreciated the presence of invited guests, including sister security agencies.
"Please note that those of you that performed well in this competition will be privileged to represent our Division at NA level organized competitions. It is therefore important that your level of physical fitness is maintained and improved at all times.
"It is also pertinent to state that apart from competing among yourselves, the competition is also avowed at fostering espirit-de- corps in the NA. Likewise, the stamina and endurance displayed by the various formations in combat swimming was indeed commendable.
"I have watched with great admiration the combat proficiency, endurance and team spirit exhibited by the obstacle crossing teams of the various formations. This indeed exemplify our comradeship and togetherness.
"It is also necessary to mention that the participants have also shown greater skills in weapon handling and map reading during the competition.
"However, there is room for improvement as this competition is just the beginning, owing to the fact that the Division would have to raise a team that would compete at NA level."
