President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the importance of strengthening indigenous military manufacturing as a key driver for Nigeria’s security and development during the graduation ceremony of National Defence College (NDC) Course 33.
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Date: Friday, 22 August 2025
Time: 16:30 WAT
Location: 📍 Abuja, Nigeria
The ceremony, held on 22 August 2025 in Abuja, also celebrated the completion of the 11-month Strategic Leadership Course by Nigerian and international participants. The event featured contributions from HM Matawalle, Rear Admiral James Okosun, and other defence and government officials.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu applauded NDC’s
culture of research excellence, highlighting the College’s Presidential
Treaties on Harnessing Indigenous Manufacturing for Enhanced National Security
and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2040. He directed
relevant stakeholders to study the recommendations, describing indigenous
manufacturing as indispensable to national security and development.
The
President also praised the theme for Course 33, “Strengthening Institutions
for National Security and Development in Nigeria,” stressing that resilient
institutions form the foundation of successful societies. He highlighted his
administration’s prioritization of strong institutions to uphold the rule of
law, safeguard citizens’ rights, ensure accountability, and deliver essential
services.
President Tinubu further noted Nigeria’s economic progress under his leadership, citing a 48% year-on-year growth in the stock market as evidence of renewed investor confidence, while acknowledging ongoing challenges such as inflation and food insecurity. He restated the commitment to completing construction at the permanent site of NDC in Piwoyi.
HM
Matawalle, Special Guest of Honour, congratulated the graduands and commended
NDC for equipping participants with knowledge and leadership skills essential
for addressing national and regional security challenges. He praised
international participants for their contributions and underscored the
College’s role in shaping future defence and security leaders.
Rear Admiral
James Okosun, Commandant of NDC, welcomed the President and highlighted the
administration’s support for the College. He expressed confidence in the
graduands’ ability to tackle pressing security challenges, including banditry
and oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
Course 33
graduands were drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, and other
institutions, including participants from friendly nations. The event concluded
with awards, networking, and recognition of academic and leadership excellence.
Fact-Check
& Background Context:
The National Defence College, Nigeria, provides advanced strategic leadership
programs for military and civilian officers.
Course 33 emphasized institutional strengthening, indigenous defence manufacturing, and regional security collaboration.
Graduands’ training supports Nigeria’s efforts to combat insurgency, banditry, and other national security threats, while fostering international defence partnerships.
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