Ibnsultan:
lol
Acad is not for ladies

chimoz:
I got admitted into NDA and also UNN for medicine the same year, but my love for medicine made me choose the later. I still thank God I made that decision, those boko boys aint smiling. Yes, Am happy where I am.

iamrealdeji:

I'm not a lady o,i'm a guy

celeron40:
The NDA was established in January 1964 as a reformation of the British runRoyal Military Forces Training College(RMFTC), which had been renamed the Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC) on independence. The military institution trains the officer corps of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force. The initial class was only 62 cadets, and trainers were mostly officers in the Indian Army. The NDA grew to an all Nigerian training staff only in 1978. In 1981 itself began training bilateral training of foreign militaries. In 1985 the academy commenced offering undergraduate programmes to Military Officers In Training and now also currently offers post graduate studies both for Mscand Ph.Dfor both military and civilian students alike. The central mission remains the five year cadet officer training "Regular Combatant Course". As of 2008, its total cadet class is around 1500.
This thread will showcase the NDA through photos.
ENJOY

Nafizzey:
Good job @0P, great thread... now to my question, can a university graduate after Nysc enrol into NDA and come out as corp officer of either army, navy or airforce? is that possible??

Thanks in advance

Nafizzey:
Good job @0P, great thread... now to my question, can a university graduate after Nysc enrol into NDA and come out as corp officer of either army, navy or airforce? is that possible??
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Thanks in advance

Nafizzey:
Good job @0P, great thread... now to my question, can a university graduate after Nysc enrol into NDA and come out as corp officer of either army, navy or airforce? is that possible??

Thanks in advance

celeron40:
Sure..its called the SSC course..lasts 9 months or so..not sure..you graduate as a 2nd Lt. Ill try and upload some SSC pics..the SSC is exclusively for graduates.

Ibnsultan:
sorry am not the op. But could help. Yes. After ur NYsc You can enroll in any of the various services programmes to become a commission officer IF ur grade is within the needed category


Sir. Are u going into these Noble field due to passion and patriotism or due to lack of available employment as this factor is very important.
The military is a tough place. Where u have to sign ur death warrant the moment u join the family

Nafizzey:

First thank for your clarification... I just asked out of curiosity to be informed and pertaining the second question, NO! I don'n really have passion for it....

But however, If by the end of my service year couldn't find my dream job i.e Accountant/Banker or a good paying job, who knows I might change line...

But what's your take pls? Its obvious you know Much! Thanks

Nafizzey:

First thank for your clarification... I just asked out of curiosity to be informed and pertaining the second question, NO! I don'n really have passion for it....

But however, If by the end of my service year couldn't find my dream job i.e Accountant/Banker or a good paying job, who knows I might change line...

But what's your take pls? Its obvious you know Much! Thanks

redsun:


So what was aim of wanting to join the military if you were going be scared of bokoharam or to die for your country? You probably thought it could have been an easier way of making it in naija? A gateway to undue connection and privileges.

naijaking1:
Just like the NYSC, the intention to establish the NDA was good, but the practices have made a mess of everything.
One retired officer, a Lt. Col I met recently said that the army has lost its way in Nigeria beginning from the admission practices at NDA. Because of quota system, you have some with a score of 490 out of say 500 from Anambra, Imo, Delta, or Oyo sitting in the same classroom with someone who scored 20 or 30 out of 500 from Katsine, Zamfara, or Kano.
Or worse still, someone who had successfully bribed his way into the class room could be your class mate.
My friend made another good point: once you're admitted through corruption and compromise of the scores, you always remain corrupt, and cheat your way till retirement! Only in Nigeria.
Compared to other national defense academies established about the same time in other nations like India, Brazil, and Malaysia, our NDA is a sorry sight.

Missy89:


Every military academy in the world does that. Its all about who you know. Most military officers always push their kids or family in for legacy reasons and others get in thru who they know.That is just military politics nothing more. It is not a Nigerian thing. The quota system is even more important in a very heterogeneous Nigeria.The objective of guarantor/so called Godfather that signs an applicant form is to ensure that any child going into the Noble profession is easily trace able. As his guarantor is responsible 4 him

The Acad is not 4 everyOne. Its a calling

Many high score students usually get in by enlisting and not thru the academy. The academy is always reserved for the students that knows someone for the most part. That is how the military establishment works.

shodexy:
For those that graduate from NDA, what rank do they start from when they pass out? For instance I know that the least rank in the army is a recruit, then lance corporal, then corporal till you get to the highest rank which is Field Marshal.

Missy89:


Every military academy in the world does that. Its all about who you know. Most military officers always push their kids or family in for legacy reasons and others get in thru who they know.That is just military politics nothing more. It is not a Nigerian thing. The quota system is even more important in a very heterogeneous Nigeria.

Many high score students usually get in by enlisting and not thru the academy. The academy is always reserved for the students that knows someone for the most part. That is how the military establishment works.

neighy:
True But... Do you Know the NDA dosnt produce Dull student?? Yea Some Got in tru people they know they are Better people who applied No Doubt... But for you to be admitted even Via GodFatherism you've Ghas be Smart... The person Helping you also have a Reputation to Protect and he wouldn't wantu shatter it by helping a dull Student Gain Admission..
You've Gat Drilling and Academic Classes everyday (Except weekends sometimes) Drill Early in the Morning Go to Class Drill in the Evening and at Night you're SomeWhere in the Bush Learning how to Navigate at Night Or Something Else..with this Occupied Schedule you've still ghas Read to make a First class Draw or second class lower... The academic aspect is just like the one of any Uni...

So Forgetting the way U gained Admission They'll make sure you Give Your Best...

RockMaxi:
@OP, if not for democracy this would have been a classified information.

celeron40:
DON'T ASK.

RockMaxi:
@OP, if not for democracy this would have been a classified information.

chat2deen:


Concurrent activities at all levels. Nothing is as sweet as serving job side by side wit ur coursemates. Gentleman the more we are together the happier we shall be! Cadet life ooo.

Missy89:


NDA doesn't produce dull students?
You are mistaken training(endurance) for intellect(mental powers of a particular person). That is 2 different things.
You can train to be anything,That doesn't mean you are smart. Training sharpens your mind towards what you are taught and u have an advantage ONLY over a person that doesn't have the same training. That is why only few cadets can be a commanding officers even thou they all have the same training from the beginning. The mediocre ones would be wedded out after they leave college (some will still get CO positions based on connection thou)

Many average students get in everywhere. When u talk about first class or second class, you make it sound difficult. There is no big deal in getting a first class or a 2-1, 2-2 in any naija uni. I have seen many Niaja first class graduates flunk basic freshman algebra (no kidding) here.