By Miriam Humbe
In a strategic move to intensify the fight against terrorism and banditry in North-West Nigeria, 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) has forged a partnership with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC).
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation
FANSAN YAMMA, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba revealed this in a statement signed on Friday.
The collaboration took place during a courtesy visit by the Commandant of AWDC, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 OPFY Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna.
During the visit, Major General Koughna commended Air Vice Marshal Jibia for his distinguished career and exceptional leadership across various command roles.
He pledged the full support and cooperation of 8 Division, emphasizing the importance of sustained dialogue and collaboration to address shared operational challenges.
The GOC reaffirmed his commitment to supporting AWDC’s initiatives, assuring proactive assistance even before formal requests are made.
In his remarks, Air Vice Marshal Jibia congratulated Major General Koughna on his appointment, expressing confidence in his ability to drive positive change in the North-West’s security landscape.
The commandant stated that it was observed that many Nigerian Air Force personnel remain unaware of AWDC’s core responsibilities, which include reviewing, developing, updating Nigerian Air Force doctrine, employment concepts and, teaching doctrine as well as enhancing operational competence that would Facilitate jointness through integrated exercises
To fulfill these mandates, Air Vice Marshal Jibia stressed the need for increased sensitization, identifying operational gaps, particularly in air-drone integration and translating doctrine into practical frontline applications.
He noted that effective air-ground integration is central to AWDC’s mission ensuring seamless cooperation between air and surface forces for optimal air power delivery.
The visit concluded with the exchange of souvenirs and group photographs symbolizing the strengthened partnership in the fight against terrorism.
