Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre Concludes Successful 2025 Annual Range Classification

Strategic Insights -

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) has successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Range Classification at the 192 Battalion Nigerian Army Shooting Range, Owode. The event aimed to improve the marksmanship and weapon handling skills of its personnel, drawing participation from over 320 officers and soldiers of the Centre. The exercise featured weapon classifications, including rifle and pistol, with a focus on live firing, safety protocols, and performance evaluations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Annual Range Classification was attended by over 320 personnel from the NAFRC, including the Commandant and Deputy Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Bashir Mamman, and Brigadier General I. O. Olatunji.
  • The event was a testament to the Commandant's resolve to champion a Centre that is operationally ready, with the Director of Coordination, Commodore I. P. Udoudoh, noting that the exercise tested mental alertness, weapon handling skills, and marksmanship proficiency.
  • The Centre intends to make the Range Classification bi-annual, allowing more personnel to build confidence in weapon handling, crucial for real-life security engagements.
  • The event was moderated by experienced range coaches from the 192 Battalion, who were commended for their professionalism in managing the exercise.
  • The Range Classification aligns with the vision of the Chief of Defence Staff for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, aiming to nurture a professional force that is people-centric, collaborative, and capable of meeting its constitutional responsibility in a joint environment.
  • The exercise emphasized the importance of continuous operational readiness, with the Commandant urging personnel to carry the discipline and camaraderie of the range into every mission and deployment.

Statistics:

  • Over 320 personnel from the NAFRC participated in the one-day Range Classification exercise.
  • The event included weapon classes, including rifle and pistol, with a focus on live firing, safety protocols, and performance evaluations.
  • The Centre intends to make the Range Classification bi-annual.

Sources:

  • "Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre concludes successful 2025 Annual Range Classification." (2025)
  • Kaduna, Nigeria: Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre