Defence Chief Charges Graduating Cadets on Professionalism

The Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has charged the graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to imbibe lessons learned from their training.

He said this as the Special Guest of Honour at the Regimental Dinner Night in honour of Passing Out Cadets of 71 Regular Course, Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 28 (Army), and DSSC 32,(Air Force) of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

The occasion is a long-standing tradition, which is very important as it acquaints the Passing Out Cadets with the conduct of a Regimental Dinner Night in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

The CDS also said that the Regimental Dinner Night is an important military tradition that affords the Passing Out Cadets the rare opportunity to meet and interact with senior serving and retired military officers in a relaxed social setting.

He added that the event presents a serene atmosphere for subordinates to interact with their superiors, and imbibe the virtues of military etiquette and qualities required of a gentleman officer cadet.

He further told the Passing Out Cadets that the Armed Forces of Nigeria expects so much from them in terms of regimentation.

Hence, he emphasized the importance of discipline and integrity in the Service.

Consequently, he implored cadets to ensure that in all their acquisition in the Nigeria Defence Academy, they gain character glittering with discipline and integrity.

The CDS challenged them to build those regimental attitudes that would distinguish them from their peers and contemporaries.

Additionally, he said that the training they have undergone in the Academy is in sync with the new paradigm which will enable them as Passing Out Cadets to take up leadership positions and responsibility as military officers of Nigeria.

The CDS said it is in recognition of this fact that the passing out cadets must arm themselves with vital leadership qualities to effectively contribute these bits towards the restoration of the Country to its place of pride as it concerns security.

He also enjoined them to make certain that they are fully baked in all ramifications to accommodate the complex prevailing demands of the noble profession.

General Musa reminded them that they “are obliged to be willing, able, and ready to develop above board.”
Finally, he urged the graduating Cadets to remain disciplined, law-abiding, and committed gentlemen officers.
The CDS expressed appreciation to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.