NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA) WELCOMES 523 NEW CADETS AT 13TH MATRICULATION CEREMONY
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has formally welcomed 523 cadets of the 76 Regular Course at its 13th matriculation ceremony. The event, held on December 16, 2024, marked the beginning of their academic and military training, Kaduna State.
The ceremony, attended by high-ranking military officials, dignitaries, and families of the new cadets, was a significant milestone for the young cadets. Deputy Governor Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, representing the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, congratulated the cadets on their new journey.
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In her address, the Deputy Governor emphasized the importance of discipline, loyalty, and determination, urging the cadets to commit fully to their training over the next five years. She also praised the NDA for its vital contributions to national security and commended the Commandant, Major General JO Ochai, for the ongoing infrastructural developments and the dedicated efforts of the Academy’s personnel.
Major General Ochai welcomed the cadets and their families, urging the new cadets to maintain discipline and focus throughout their training. He noted that they were selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates and are expected to uphold academic excellence and military discipline.
The cadets also participated in an Oath Taking Ceremony at the Oliver Nzalgana Parade Ground, committing to uphold military and civilian laws and the regulations of the NDA. Brigadier General OI Odigie, the Cadet Brigade Commander, encouraged the cadets to embody values such as discipline, courage, and loyalty as they embark on their academy journey.
The 76 Regular Course consists of cadets from diverse backgrounds who will undergo a five-year training program across various fields, including Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, and Military Science. This matriculation ceremony marks the beginning of their path to becoming commissioned officers in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
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