INDIA TRAINING COMPANY EMERGES OVERALL BEST IN DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY AMASIRI-EDDA INTER COMPANY DRILL COMPETITION

INDIA TRAINING COMPANY EMERGES OVERALL BEST IN DEPOT NIGERIAN ARMY AMASIRI-EDDA INTER COMPANY DRILL COMPETITION

In line with the training schedule for the 91 Regular Recruit Intake, the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, conducted its Inter-Company Drill Competition on Wednesday 4 November 2026, at the Depot’s Temporary Training Area Parade Ground. The competition featured all 10 training companies in the Depot, from Alpha to Juliet, with India Company emerging as the overall best company.

The Special Guest of Honour, Brigadier General Murtala Abu, Director Joint Studies at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, commended the Depot Commandant, Brigadier General Ahmed Maikudi Ahmadu for his commitment to training and capacity building for the recruits. He described the competition as fundamental to instilling regimentation and professionalism in the recruits.

Brigadier General Abu further emphasised that the competition was not merely about winning medals or awards but about fostering team spirit and military discipline among the recruits. He also praised the performances of all participating companies and encouraged the instructors to continue in their efforts in shaping these young eligible Nigerians into professional soldiers.

Announcing the results, the Chief Judge, Lieutenant Colonel Odinta Oden, explained that assessments were based on established guidelines, which include turnout, foot drill, arms drill and words of command, among others. Awards were presented to winners in both individual and group categories.

For individual awards, honours included the Overall Best Parade Commander, Best First Leg Commander and Best Second Leg Commander. In the group assessment, India Company claimed the top spot as the overall best winner of the 91 Regular Recruits Intake Inter-Company Drill Competition, while Bravo Company placed tenth.

Highlights of the event included inspection of the competing companies, balloting, the competition proper, a march past in both slow and quick time, announcement of results, and presentation of awards and gifts, including cash prizes from the Commandant.

SARAH SETH BARKA
Captain
Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations
Depot Amasiri-Edda
4 November 2026