President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to completing the permanent site of the National Defense College, NDC, to enable the institution to deliver strategic training for Nigeria and allied nations.
Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance on Friday at the graduation of 99 participants of NDC Course 33, held at the college, in Abuja.
The participants from 19 countries comprised senior officers from the Armed Forces, strategic ministries, departments, agencies, and allied countries.
They consisted of 25 officers from the Nigerian Army, 16 from the Nigerian Navy, 12 from the Nigerian Air Force, five from the Nigeria Police Force, 18 from ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as 23 international participants
The President said that when fully equipped, the college could, and should, evolve into a Defence Postgraduate University.
Tinubu disclosed that he has directed the commandant of the college to work closely with the Minister of Defence to develop a clear strategy to upgrade the facilities.
He added that the government would explore further interventions to enhance the infrastructure of the college.
”I have been briefed on the state of infrastructure at the permanent site in Piwoyi. While progress has been made, much remains to be done.
”I assure you that this administration is committed to completing the permanent site,” he said.
Tinubu urged the graduating officers to be worthy ambassadors of the college, uphold its motto, which speaks of excellence, courage, patriotism, and integrity.
According to him, those values are the compass for a successful career.
”To our friends from other nations, I encourage you to sustain the friendships you have built in Nigeria, and to let them grow into bridges of cooperation and solidarity between your nations and ours, ” he said.
Tinubu pledges to complete Defense College permanent site
