NAFRC concludes annual range classification exercise

 NAFRC concludes annual range classification exercise

Lagos, Sept.16, 2025 (NAN) The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) successfully concluded its 2025 annual Range Classification 2025 held on Sept.15 at the 192 Battalion Nigerian Army Shooting Range, Owode.

The Commandant, NAFRC AVM Bashir Mamman said that the event was more than a test of marksmanship and a reaffirmation of the bond and operational readiness that defined the military profession.

The exercise featured weapon classifications which included the rifle and pistol, with emphasis on live firing, safety protocols, and performance evaluations.

Mamman lauded the professionalism, discipline, and team spirit displayed throughout the exercise.

"The 2025 Range Classification is not just about hitting targets, but about strengthening the spirit that make us a formidable fighting force.

"To every personnel and support team, who treated safety as sacred and teamwork as non-negotiable I salute you," he said.

The AVM emphasised the importance of continuous operational readiness, urging all personnel to carry the discipline and camaraderie of the range into every mission and deployment.

He further noted that the Range Classification aligned with the vision of the Chief of Defence Staff, for the Armed Forces of Nigeria which is to nurture a professional Armed Forces of Nigeria that is people-centric, collaborative and capable of meeting its constitutional responsibility in a joint environment.

Also speaking, the Director of Coordination, Commodore IP Udoudoh noted that the exercise was a testament to the Commandant’s resolve to champion a Centre that is operationally ready.

"The exercise tested our mental alertness, weapon handling skills, and marksmanship proficiency, all of which are critical for our ongoing security operations across the country," Udoudoh said.

Similarly, the Director of Training Brigadier General IO Olatunji added that the Centre intends to make the Range Classification bi-annual to allowing more personnel to build confidence in weapon handling, crucial for real-life security engagements.

Over 320 personnel from the Centre participated in the one-day Range Classification exercise including the Commandant and the deputy Commandant.

Some of the participants noted the exercise was rewarding and essential for honing weapon handling and marksmanship skills of NAFRC personnel.

With the successful conclusion of the NAFRC 2025 Range Classification, the leadership of the Centre has reaffirmed the Centres readiness to confront emerging threats and contribute effectively to national security.