The Nigerian Army Women Corps (NAWC) will commence a 7 day FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE (FTX) for its troops from 27 August – 2 September 2022 in Giri-Gwagwalada general area, Abuja. The exercise is designed to test the troop’s Leadership skills,Physical fitness, Team work, Military Operations Other than War among other military drills. The exercise would also provide a platform to ascertain troops’ preparedness towards supporting all the Nigerian Army’s engagements.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has enjoined communities living around Gwagwalada, Giri, Tugan Maje, Ana-Gada, Gudumba, Tagilogo and Makalma in Abuja, not to panic on seeing mass movement of military personnel, vehicles and equipment in the general area from 27 August – 2 September 2022.
Residents in the general areas mentioned were therefore urged to go about their normal daily routine activities and report any breach of security to the nearest authority.
Nigerian Army further urged members of the communities are advised to stay away from the exercise area during the entire period of the FTX.