The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division and Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have partnered with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) to deepen joint efforts against terrorism and banditry in the North-West region.
The collaboration was formalised during a courtesy visit by the Commandant of the AWDC, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 OPFY, Major General Bemba Paul Koughna.
Speaking during the visit, Major General Koughna commended Air Vice Marshal Jibia for his distinguished service and leadership across various command appointments. He pledged the full support and cooperation of 8 Division, stressing the importance of sustained dialogue and inter-service collaboration in addressing shared operational challenges in the fight against insecurity.
The GOC reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the initiatives of the AWDC, assuring that the Division would provide proactive assistance, even ahead of formal requests, to ensure the success of joint operations in the theatre.
In his remarks, Air Vice Marshal Jibia congratulated Major General Koughna on his appointment and expressed confidence in his capacity to drive meaningful improvements in the security situation across the North-West. He noted that a key challenge remains limited awareness among some Nigerian Air Force personnel about the core responsibilities of the AWDC.
According to him, the centre is mandated to review, develop and update Nigerian Air Force doctrine, refine employment concepts, teach doctrine, and enhance operational competence through integrated exercises aimed at strengthening joint operations.
Air Vice Marshal Jibia emphasised the need for increased sensitisation and the identification of operational gaps, particularly in air-drone integration and the translation of doctrine into practical applications at the frontline. He stressed that effective air-ground integration remains central to the 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, symbolising the strengthened partnership between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry in the North-West.
The statement was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
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