What is the British Army doing in Nigeria?

Nigeria. The UK and Nigerian military are long standing allies, and both are committed to defeating Boko Haram in West Africa. The UK military are supporting the Nigerian armed forces through a package of training and advisory activities designed to help them it tackle the terrorist organisation.

Are British troops in Nigeria?

In 2017, 700 British military personnel had been deployed to Nigeria, including personnel from 7th Infantry Brigade and the RAF Regiment, training over 28,500 members of the Nigerian military. In 2018, the UK expanded its provision of equipment and training, having trained 30,000 Nigerian military personnel since 2015.

Does Nigeria have a special forces unit?

The 72 Special Forces Battalion is a special forces unit of the Nigerian Army. It is stationed at Makurdi. Previously it appears to have been the 72 Paratrooper Battalion; it may have been re-designated circa 2010.

Which force is the most powerful in Nigeria?

Army. The Nigerian Army (NA) is the land branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the largest among the armed forces.

How can I become special forces in Nigeria?

To join the Nigerian Army Special Forces, You need to first of all join the Nigerian Army….Requirements To Join Special Forces In Nigeria

1. Be a Nigerian by birth.
2. Must have joined any of the Forces in Nigeria (ie) Army Navy or Air Force.
3. Must be medically and Physically Fit.
4. Must be a serving personnel in the Armed Force.

Which country has the best soldier on land in Africa?

Top 10 strongest armies in Africa

1. Egypt. Egypt puts itself over the top with regard to military strength due to the sheer size of its armed forces.
2. Algeria. Just like its North Africa counterpart, Algeria has managed to use its large maritime border to its advantage.
3. South Africa.
4. Nigeria.
5. Ethiopia.
6. Angola.
7. Morocco.
8. Sudan.

Which army is the strongest in Africa?

Egypt
This means that Egypt has the strongest army in Africa. The fact that Egypt has an estimated population of about 104,898,490 and over 920,000 army members confirms its defensiveness. Even better, this nation has a power index of 0.2216.

How long do you have to stay in the army UK?

4 years
When you join the army, you sign up for 4 years. You can leave at any time after this as long as you give 12 months’ notice. If you want to stay you can extend your 4-year contract. With training and experience you could move up through the ranks or into a specialist unit like the commandos.