The Minister of Defence Mohammed Abubakar has urged participants of Army War College Nigeria, to develop the right set of skills and knowledgeable solutions that could help in surmounting the nation’s security challenges.
Badaru made the call during the graduation ceremony of the Army War College course on 7/2023 in Abuja.
The Minister said that “the War Course was a critical learning curve in the military career and that the knowledge acquired on the course would determine how well the officers will contribute to the ongoing cum future operations.”
He said; “Strategic leadership requires an understanding of the intricacies of the environment. It also requires the ability to craft and communicate a vision as well as a selfless commitment to your mission and the people you lead.”
According to him,” it requires that one demonstrates both competence and character in every action one takes and on the development as well as mentorship of the next generation of young leaders.”
He commended the commitment, loyalty doggedness, and long-standing service of the troops deployed across the country, stressing that their unparalleled determination has brought peace and security across the country.
Badaru appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unflinching support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, pledging that the Nigerian Government is committed to supporting them to develop the right set of skills and knowledge to tackle security threats.
The Commandant of the Army War College Nigeria, Major. General IB Maina in his address of welcome said “The mission of the college is to produce well-trained, educated, and inspired operational-level leaders for the Nigerian Army.”
He said; “73 participants drawn from the Armed Forces and other Security Agencies went through rigorous training with the ability to provide answers to problems at operational levels.”
In another development, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle has charged the National Defence College NDC to develop a curriculum to enable the College to produce knowledge-based Armed Forces.
Matawalle gave the charge as a Special Guest of Honour at the inauguration of Course 32 of the National Defence College, in Abuja.
Addressing the participants, he said that “the Federal Government would not relent in building resilient Armed Forces in the face of unpredictable economic and environmental conditions as a response to risks that may threaten national security, economic prosperity, and societal well-being.”
The Minister reiterated Mr. President’s commitment to combating corruption and improving the economy of Nigeria.
The Guest Speaker at the occasion, the Permanent Secretary of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana spoke on the topic: “Strengthening National Unity for Security and Development in Nigeria.”
He said that Nigeria is blessed with people born with talents and capacities to produce and develop.
“There may be challenges today, but I assure you that Nigeria will soon take its rightful place because of the realization of the importance of human capital development,” he said.
The Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral OM Olotu expressed appreciation to the Nugerian Government for the unflinching support to the College.
Rear Admiral Olotu urged the participants to use the opportunity to prepare for higher responsibilities and establish a strong bond of friendship.
It is worth noting that 108 members participated in this year’s Course 32, with a total number of 15 foreign participants.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
