By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged the Army War College Graduands to lead with courage and integrity.
The Minister who was the Special Guest of Honour at the graduation ceremony of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Course 9/2025, held at the College Auditorium, Abuja gave them the charge and also commended President Tinubu’s support for strengthening national security.
In his address, Minister Badaru described the occasion as “a true celebration of intellectual rigour, national investment and military excellence.” He commended the Chief of Army Staff, the Commandant, and the faculty and staff of AWCN for their dedication to professional military education, noting that the College is central to developing operational-level leaders for Nigeria’s defence system.
Congratulating the graduands on completing a course marked by rigorous academic and operational training, the Minister urged them to lead with integrity, courage and humility as they assume greater responsibilities in safeguarding national security.
He charged the officers to remain committed to lifelong learning, stressing that modern military leadership requires continuous adaptation to emerging threats and technologies.
Badaru expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his steadfast support for the Armed Forces under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises military modernization, joint training and regional security cooperation.
He said the Renewed Hope Agenda places the graduates at the heart of efforts to build a safer and more prosperous Nigeria where security underpins national development.
The Minister also recognised the sacrifices of the graduands’ families, describing them as “the unseen heroes whose patience and prayers sustain the Armed Forces.”
Badaru welcomed the participation of allied students from other African countries, saying their presence enriched the course and strengthened regional solidarity.
Concluding his address, the Minister charged the graduand to uphold professionalism, discipline and patriotism in their future assignments: “Always remember that you are the guardians of our2025 nation’s security. Serve with pride, uphold our values and never lose sight of the sacred trust placed in you.”
