British Military Advisory Train the Trainer Team, on Wednesday completed the training of 250 instructors of the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria on combating contemporary security challenges.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Zaria, the leader of the team, Col. Will Hilton said aim was to imbue the participants with necessary knowledge to train others.

Hilton, who applauded the participants for their hard work, reminded them that a basic tool set had been given to them as instructors.

He said in the last four weeks of the training, the team had been impressed by the instructors’ aggression, enthusiasm and ability to quickly assimilate innovation.

The Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Christopher Musa thanked the team for their professionalism, commitment and courage displayed during the training.

Musa noted that young soldiers from the depot have been performing optimally “out there in the field.”

Earlier, the Chief Instructor, Depot NA, Col. Auwalu Haruna, said the train-the -trainer cadre course was inaugurated on April 7 while the training proper commenced on April 11.

Haruna said the participants were trained on counter Improvise Explosive Device (IED), Basic Practice, Basics Life Saving, Fighting in Built-up Area, among others.

Some of the trainees said they would deploy their new skills adequately and impart it on young recruits.