KATSINA, KATSINA STATE– In a tactical relocate to promote intellectual development and bridge the gap in between the armed forces and the civilian population, the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has successfully performed its maiden inter-school scholastic test competitors.
The event, hung on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Officers’ Mess in Katsina, united 10 secondary schools to contend in an extensive test of academic proficiency.
The effort belongs to the armed force’s non-kinetic technique to security, concentrating on education as a tool for youth advancement and community engagement in the Northwest area.
A Fight of Wits and Understanding
The competitors challenged the taking part trainees throughout 3 core thematic locations: Mathematics, English Language, and General Knowledge.
According to the organisers, the curriculum-based concerns were created to promote critical thinking and encourage students to view academic quality as a foundational worth.
Brig.-Gen. Ishaya Ibrahim, the Brigade Commander, represented by the Brigade’s Chief of Staff, Col. Neriah Yakubu, emphasised that the Nigerian Army’s commitment to nationwide stability extends beyond tactical operations to the intellectual empowerment of the younger generation.
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“This initiative is targeted at encouraging scholastic quality. We remain dedicated to supporting programs that promote education and influence trainees to pursue the greatest standards of intellectual development.”
At the conclusion of the high-stakes contest, NAOWA Secondary School, Natsinta Cantonment, emerged as the total winner, showcasing exceptional mastery of the topic. Gobarau College and Little Angels protected the second and third positions, respectively, following a carefully contested last round.
The Complete List of Getting Involved Schools:
- NAOWA Secondary School, Natsinta Cantonment (1st Place)
- Gobarau College (2nd Location)
- Little Angels (3rd Place)
- Government Day Secondary School, Natsinta
- Federal Government College Katsina
- Baiwa Alheri Academy
- Government Day Secondary School, Kofar Yandaka
- Katsina College
- St. Martin’s Academy
- Erodite Comprehensive College
Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC)
The Commander expressed optimism that this maiden edition would pave the way for a yearly custom in Katsina State.
By hosting trainees within the military facility, the 17 Brigade intends to humanise the “guy in uniform” and inspire students to think about professions in expert service and academia.