The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Thursday inaugurated an emergency and trauma centre and a fleet of vehicles at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.
The CDS also inaugurated the Department of Security and Defence Studies, basic officers training wing, Department of Psychology and NDA Primary School Childrenâs Park , Sports Centre and the NDA Boarding Secondary School.
He also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the NDA Hospital, with a maternity ward, courtesy of the 38 Regular Course.
The other projects were the academyâs Officersâ Mess and Golf Club, with 39 Suites and Studios, in honour of the 39 Regular Course.
Musa also inaugurated the construction of the NDA Officersâ Wives Association Secretariat and Skills Acquisition Centre.
Musa said NDA has remained a symbol of the nationâs commitment to defence and security as well as a testament to the values of courage, loyalty and sacrifice.
He added that investments in the NDA were investments in the stability, security, unity and prosperity of the nation.
Musa emphasised that the projects were not just mere structures but rather represented a significant strategic investment in the future of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and by extension, the future of the nation.
He also said that the facilities were essential pillars of excellence designed to empower the academy to fulfill its mandate of producing officers of the highest calibre.
The CDS equally said the projects would serve as critical enablers of the armed forces; vision to develop a robust, innovative and adaptive military force,
This is while demonstrating commitment to providing the cadets of the NDA with the best possible facilities and resources for training and promoting their individual development.
âThese projects been earmarked to enhance the well-being of the cadets.
âThey have also been constructed to cater for the needs of the NDA community constituting troops and their families.
âThese projects, therefore, stand as a testament to the academyâs commitment to progress, innovation, and the well-being of its community,â he said.
Musa said the inauguration of the projects further reflected the people centrism of the military particularly in the consideration of the wider community.
This, he said, aligned with his leadership concept, which is âTo Nurture a Professional Armed Forces of Nigeria that are People -Centric, Capable of Meeting its Constitutional Responsibilities in a Joint and Collaborative Environmentâ.
The defence boss, therefore, emphasised the importance of ensuring the facilities were used optimally to uplift standards, improve welfare and enrich the training environment.
To the cadets, he said, they were the next generation of leaders who would be entrusted with the sacred duty of defending the nation.
âSome of you will graduate into a violent and extremely difficult security climate and will certainly be relied on for solutions amidst daunting challenges.
âThe threats confronting our nation are complex, ranging from terrorism and insurgency and much is being invested in you today because much will be expected of you tomorrow to tackle these threats,â he said.
Musa explained that the cadetsâ ability to succeed would depend on their capacity to embody the core values of leadership, character and competence.
He said that the armed forces of Nigeria and the nation required officers who embody the core values and lead by example.
Musa said,â These are officers who are morally upright, intellectually agile, and capable of adapting to a rapidly evolving operational environment.â
He, therefore, urged them to remain resilient in the cause of their training, thanking President Bola Tinubu for his immense support to the armed forces of Nigeria.
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