The Acting Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI), Lieutenant Colonel Adamu Ngulde has charged graduands of the Second Quarter Courses 2024, not to ignore the importance of Media Operations in Military Campaign as they returned to their respective units.
The Commandant made this known during the graduation ceremony held at the school auditorium in Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja.
He said media operations play a crucial role in shaping the narrative, disseminating information, and engaging with the public.
The Commandant noted that the media landscape is constantly evolving, and Public Relations Officers and personnel must stay ahead of time, leveraging new technologies and strategies to effectively communicate and engage with diverse audiences.
He therefore urged them to remain resolute and utilize the knowledge and skills gained while on course to further develop their career as personnel and give positive narrations and content of the Armed Forces to the public.
Lieutenant Colonel Ngulde used the medium to express sincere gratitude to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja for his keen interest and commitment to the school since he assumed Command which has repositioned NASPRI to contribute more to the professional training drive of the NA in achieving the COAS Command Philosophy.
He also apprehended the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar for believing in the school’s capacity and sending their personnel to attend school.
Also, the Commander of Training and Doctrine Command, Maj Gen Kelvin Aligbe, and the Chief of Training, Army Maj Gen SG Muhammed were not left out in his appreciation.
Earlier, the Acting Chief Instructor of the school, Captain Tonye Wenke while reading the course appraisal described the total performance of the students as commendable as they exhibited a high sense of discipline during the course. According to him, a total of 27 officers from different units and formations of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force, and 52 other ranks participated in the second quarter courses and successfully graduated.
Highlights of the event include the presentation of certificates and awards to students who excelled during the course and photographs.
