NDA recorded successes in military training, academics in 2024: Commandant
The Nigerian Defence Academy said it has recorded a lot of successes in military training and academic activities in 2024.
The Commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, said this at the Nigerian Defence Academy Social Activities held at the headquarters of the academy Afaka on Friday in Kaduna.
Mr Ochai said the essence of NDASA was to end training activities of the year.
He said the 2024 NDASA was unique because the academy marked 60 years of existence from 1964-2024.
Also of significance, Mr Ochai said the NDA passed out the largest number of officers commissioned into the Armed Forces of Nigeria in 2024.
He further said that in the same year (2024), the academy had the largest number of officers trained outside the country.
He emphasised that the NDA does not only train leaders for the Nigerian Armed Forces, but those for the nation and humanity at large.
He stated, “After five years of training, we imbibe in everlasting leadership qualities in leaders. The traditions, ethos, characters that we instill in our cadets follow them forever and become useful in all spheres of human endeavours.’’
Country Security Manager, Nigeria Breweries, PLC, Martins Amaram, who was the Special Guest of Honour, said the event fostered unity, cultural awareness and comradeship among the cadets and the larger community.
Mr Amaram said, “The academy has always been a beacon of excellence in producing military leaders for integrity, resilience and capacity to face in a dynamic and complex world. Beyond academics and military training the academy still values cultural respect and social engagement, recognising the diversity of our great country. Nigeria.”
He commended NDA for creating the platform where cadets can appreciate the rich cultures and build bonds that transit borders.
He added, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria are playing a critical role in ensuring the stability and progress of our nation. “
He urged the academy to continue to record more successes in its mission of excellence and service to the nation.
Awards were given to deserving soldiers who distinguished themselves in 2024. Twenty-two soldiers were decorated from warrant officer to master warrant officers.
(NAN)
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