By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja.
The Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM) is embarking on Africa Study Tour (AST) 2024 to Cameroon, Uganda and Ghana respectively with the students of Senior Leadership and Staff Officers Course (SLSOC) 2/2024.
The tour which is expected to be from 8 – 14 September 2024 is part of an important component for students to get first-hand knowledge of the socio-economic, cultural, and political issues in the host countries and also constitutes a vital part of the College’s curriculum for the students.
The tour is designed to expose the students to the socio-economic, political, and security imperatives that are fundamental to the development of the African state, and expose them to the realities of the African environment as compared to the theoretical knowledge gained through various lectures and studies. More so, to acquaint the students with the problems and prospects that are common and peculiar to the countries visited and lastly, to allow the students to know other countries and compare notes with what is obtainable in Nigeria.
The theme for the 2024 Africa Study Tour is *“Enhancing National Security through Regional Cooperation for Socio-Economic Development”*.
The overall Team Leader for the tour is the Commandant of the College Major General Wisdom Etuk. Similarly, the Deputy Commandant/Director of Studies NACOLM Brigadier General JIB Manjang is leading the team visiting Cameroon. More so, the Acting Director Management Leadership and Staff Studies Colonel S Julius is heading the team to Uganda, while the Acting Director Administration Colonel IM Ismaila is leading the team to Ghana.
In view of this important event, you are please requested to disseminate this information for the awareness of the general public through your reputable medium. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
