Nigerian Defence Academy, AFCSC, Forges Academic Alliance for Elite Officer Training
Nigerian Defence Academy, AFCSC, Forges Academic Alliance for Elite Officer Training
Nigerian Defence Academy, AFCSC, Forges Academic Alliance for Elite Officer Training
By Aysha S. Rabo
In a historic move, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), solidifying their commitment to advancing military education.
The agreement paves the way for NDA to facilitate an academic Master’s Degree programme for AFCSC’s Senior Division Course, marking a significant leap in their longstanding collaboration.
At the ceremony held at the Loyalty Conference Hall, Headquarters NDA, Air Vice Marshal HI Alhaji, the AFCSC Commandant, lauded the efforts of Major General JO Ochai, the Commandant NDA, for renewing and formalising this collaboration.
He emphasised the AFCSC’s commitment to transformation and its role as a centre of excellence, accepting students from 24 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia.
General Ochai reciprocated the enthusiasm, describing the collaboration as a “win-win” for the NDA, AFCSC, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He assured the high-quality education of NDA’s Master’s students, comparable to prestigious international institutions.
Proposing collaboration with the UK Staff College, he highlighted plans to invite the British Military Assistance Training Team for a workshop in April, fostering intellectual diversity.
The ceremony, witnessed by high-ranking officials from both institutions, featured the signing of the MOU, the exchange of souvenirs, and a Quarter Guard inspection.
“This alliance is poised to shape the future of military education, producing not only better officers for Nigeria but also fostering international cooperation in the pursuit of excellence.
Nigerian Defence Academy, AFCSC, Forges Academic Alliance for Elite Officer Training
