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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO THE ARMED FORCES: WE CELEBRATE YOUR SACRIFICES; CONTINUE TO PROTECT NIGERIA'S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY

President Bola Tinubu has charged the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria's territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation.

Speaking at an event marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, on Saturday, the President assured the military of his administration's commitment to its welfare, as well as unflagging support in the discharge of its duties.

The NDA was established about six decades ago, on February 5, 1964. The institution has undergone various stages of transformation in its quest to fulfill its mandate of training officers for the Nigerian Armed Forces. Before obtaining independence from Britain, Nigeria’s first set of officers were trained in Ghana and subsequently at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England. But by January 1964, four years after independence, the first batch of 64 army and navy cadets commenced training at the NDA.

President Tinubu highlighted some of the milestones recorded during the transformation of the NDA to include the subsequent addition and training of Air Force cadets, the successful reunification of the country after the Civil War in 1967 as well as the various short-service military training programmes instituted to fill the manpower needs caused by the Civil War.

Other noteworthy achievements he accented include the upgrade of the NDA from a non-degree awarding institution to a full-fledged degree-awarding university in 1985, thereby phasing out the Nigerian Defence Academy Certificate of Education hitherto awarded to cadets.

"The government is also pleased to note that the curriculum approved by the National Universities Commission, the regulatory body is sufficiently robust and broad-based to enable the cadets to acquire the knowledge, skills, values, character, and discipline required for effective and efficient service in the Nigerian Armed forces in peace times and in times of crises

"I understand that other giants’ strides recorded in the NDA include the establishment of post-graduate programs, the creation of research centres and centres of excellence to facilitate research, and enable cross fertilization of ideas.

"The consistent academic calendar devoid of industrial disputes and strikes should make the NDA postgraduate school an institution of first choice not only for Nigerian students but also for students across the globe. I therefore charge the academic staff both military and nonmilitary to transform the NDA into ‘Nigeria’s Silicon Valley,’ a hub for startups where ideas are not only incubated but also actualized," the President said.

President Tinubu commended the past and present leadership of the NDA for the quality of military and academic training, which has continued to attract clientele from other African nations.

He said with the quality of training at the Academy, the military is capable of bringing to an end all acts of banditry, insurgency, and criminality that have ravaged the country.

"Let me also add that although the war against the enemies of Nigeria is not over, it is fair to state that relative peace has been recorded across the major flash points. These successes have come at a price for the government and the populace. We remember our fallen heroes and those out in the trenches for the sake of our fatherland. Let us also celebrate their resilience and sacrifice at this diamond jubilee.

"I urge you to continue to play your constitutional role of safeguarding the territorial integrity of Nigeria, our fatherland. You must shun any acts that are inimical to the well-being of our nation and acts which can destroy the gains of democracy which we have enjoyed in the last 20 years.

"The government is fully aware of the service and sacrifices that members of the Nigerian Armed Forces have continued to render across the length and breadth of this country, especially in the face of daunting challenges We, as a government, will continue to accord priority to the needs of the armed forces to enable the military to play its constitutional role without let or hindrance.

"Let me reiterate the urgency to upscale the fight against insecurity, which has robbed us of peace and progress. While the relative peace you have been able to secure is worth celebrating, you must remember that the war is not yet over until every parcel of land held by the enemy is flying the flag of the Federal Republic of Nigeria," the President said.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

February 10, 2024

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 60th Anniversary Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade at Oliver Nzalgana Parade Ground, Afaka, Kaduna, Nigeria.

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President Bola Tinubu returns to Abuja after attending the 60th anniversary ceremony of the Nigeria Defence Academy, NDA.

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And he'll fly to CIV tomorrow again. The presidency job is not for the weak

The Legendary wizkid from Lagos. see as dem take package am well, wear am beta clothes. I doubt if he knows what his doing there. you guys should let him know 'insane statistics' are already dropping o

Ok ooo

Congratulations NDA! The crucible where men of Steel are being churned out.

This is not the time for any jamboree. Tinubu should sit down and find solution to the yearning of the masses. He should not watch until people take law into their hands. Revolution is brewing already. Even the traditional rulers are not finding it easy. It's not too late to change some of his draconian decisions.

Nice

This man is really funny 🤣🤣🤣.
My only happiness is, irrespective of your tribe, religion, political party, region or state, we are all in this together for good four years.

Baba no kukuma put mouth for everything una Dey complain about..

@ the second picture....so they couldn't keep their feets on a straight line....

army is not organized

Insecurity every where

Government should review the salaries of all these boys. Their morale is very low at the moment.

Like play like play

Seen

Nasso

Excuse for Afcon ... I believe it is 9pm and the Presidential Jet have beds I suppose....

In Tinubu's voice
"The hunger in Nigeria is the work of the opposition PDP and LP"
To this old man everything na politics..
He can't reason digitally

Tinubu be living his dream. Patience is indeed a virtue.

The country is burning 🔥 and all Druglord can do is attend events

I heard the VP and the P will be in Abidjan tomorrow

ScamDemicEra:
... kai see coup opportunity !!!!

But civilian rule is always the best just that we are very unfortunate here

He should keep snapping dope pictures. Even if he surrounded himself with chronic liars, he should not tell himself some home truths. People are really angry, desperate and becoming increasingly restive. Any small thing will cause protests which will have far-reaching effects.

Even if the economy is undergoing changes, fix insecurity and ensure swift punishment of criminals. But no, he won't do that. Kidnapping has become the highest employer of labour under his administration.

verybadmouth:
And he'll fly to CIV tomorrow again. The presidency job is not for the weak

Lol... There's nothing difficult in globe throttling in a private aircraft with over 100 aides.

E bin pawa oh
Abi how do the Yorubas say it

Vv

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Babangidapikin:
Excuse for Afcon ... I believe it is 9pm and the Presidential Jet have beds I suppose....

NDA's 60th anniversary is excuse for AFCON??

You mean that the NDA was created on this day in 1964 as an excuse for AFCON??

WONDERFUL!