The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) celebrated the graduation of 42 participants from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) who completed Module 3 of Course 8/2024.
According to the College Public Relations Officer, Major Hashimu Sa'ad Abdullahi, the ceremony, held on Friday, 5th April 2024, at the College lecture hall in Asokoro, Abuja, marked the culmination of their intensive 3 weeks training program.
In his address, Commandant AWCN, Major General Ishaya Maina, commended the participants for their dedication and the significant progress they achieved during the three-week course.
He urged them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their respective workplaces, emphasizing the importance of serving as exemplary ambassadors of the College.
Major General Maina also expressed gratitude to the management of the participating MDAs for their collaboration with the College in facilitating the training.
Among the participating MDAs were the Office of the National Security Adviser, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps.
Others are the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Department of State Services, Nigerian Correctional Service, and National Emergency Management Agency.
During the intensive three-week training program, participants engaged in a series of lectures covering various topics, including Inter-Agency Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Legislative Perspectives on Military Operations, National Security Strategy, and Legal Perspectives on Military Operations, among others. Additionally, they had the privilege of interacting with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TA Lagbaja.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of the MDAs, Superintendent of Narcotics LK Uba expressed appreciation to the College's management for the comprehensive training program and the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of certificates to the graduating participants, symbolizing their successful completion of the Course and their readiness to contribute effectively to their respective roles in safeguarding national security interests.
