Hotel Training Company Wins Depot Nigerian Army Amasiri-Edda Obstacle Crossing Competition

Depot Nigerian Army Amasiri-Edda, on Saturday, 13 November 2026, held the Inter-Company Obstacle Crossing Competition for recruits of 91 Regular Intake at the Depot’s Obstacle Training Ground. Hotel Training Company emerged overall champion.

Obstacle crossing is a key component of recruits’ basic military training at Depot NA. It is designed to build fitness, resilience, confidence and team spirit, and to expose recruits to real-life barriers they may encounter in the line of duty.

In his address, the Commandant Depot Nigerian Army Amasiri-Edda, Brigadier General Ahmed Ahmadu, who was represented by the Chief of Staff (COS), Colonel AS Ahmadu, commended the recruits for their grit and enthusiasm. He described the competition as a test of courage, resilience, teamwork and endurance. He added that building of highly professional and combat ready soldiers that would defend the nation’s territorial integrity, uphold peace and security within and beyond the borders comes with a rigorous training programme, including obstacle crossing.

He further reiterated that a true soldier must learn to push beyond comfort, obey orders swiftly and correctly, and maintain focus even when tired which the obstacle course exemplifies.He congratulated the recruits for coming this far in their training, saying the journey is not easy but honourable. He also applauded their efforts and congratulated the individuals and companies that distinguished themselves during the competition, while urging others to put in more effort in subsequent competitions.

At the end of the competition, Hotel Training Company emerged overall champion, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and scoring the highest points. Medals and cash prizes were presented to individual recruits who distinguished themselves in the male and female categories. A special recognition award was also presented to two female recruits who demonstrated exceptional effort by carrying and crossing the entire course with General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG).

Highlights of the event included obstacle crossing by all training companies, presentation of individual and group awards, the Commandant’s special recognition award, remarks by the Commandant, and an obstacle crossing display by the Depot’s physical training instructors. The event ended with a group photograph.