The Chief of Logistics Army, Major General Adekunle Adeyinka has described the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) International Day celebration as a powerful reflection of unity, friendship, and mutual respect among nations.
Major General Adeyinka stated this in his address at the colourful AWCN International Day Celebration 2026, held at the college premises in Wu Bassey Barracks, in Abuja Nigeria’s Capital.
The celebration brought together members of Course 10/2026 that includes participants from Botswana, Chad, Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and South Africa alongside officers from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Air Force.
Adeyinka stressed that culture is no longer peripheral to security cooperation but central to operational effectiveness.
He pointed out that modern military leadership can no longer operate outside cultural understanding.
According to him, today’s security environment is increasingly shaped by transnational threats, multinational operations and strategic partnerships that demand cultural intelligence alongside battlefield competence.
The Army Chief of Logistics stated that appreciation of cultural diversity improves communication, strengthens trust and enhances cooperation among military partners operating across borders.
He commended the Army War College Nigeria for creating an environment where officers from different nations are not only trained together but also exposed to each other’s histories, traditions and identities.
“To our allied participants, your presence here is a testament to the confidence your nations place in the Army War College Nigeria as a centre of excellence,” he said.
“While our uniforms may differ, our shared commitment to peace, security and professional excellence remains constant.”
Broadening Intellectual and Cultural Perspectives
While welcoming the guest, the Commandant, Army War College Nigeria, Major General Umar Alkali described the International Day as a deliberate component of the College curriculum designed to broaden intellectual and cultural perspectives among participants.
The Commandant stressed that modern operational leaders must understand the environments in which military operations occur, particularly in joint, inter agency and multinational settings.
According to him, values such as respect, tolerance and collaboration are now indispensable in contemporary operations.
Major General Umar Alkali also reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to developing “well trained, educated and inspired leaders” capable of addressing evolving security challenges.
He further acknowledged the support of the Chief of Army Staff and Chairman, Governing Board, Lieutenant General W. S. Shaibu, whose strategic guidance he credited for the continued growth of the institution.
Army War College Nigeria International Day Celebration 2026, featured colourful cultural displays and showcase of dances, delicacies, arts, traditional musical instruments from the participating countries and regions in Nigeria.
Victoria Ibanga
