The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) celebrated a milestone as 42 participants from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) successfully completed Module 3 of Course 8/2024. The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the College lecture hall in Asokoro, Abuja, marked the culmination of an intensive three-week training program aimed at enhancing their skills for effective service delivery.
In his address, Commandant AWCN, Major General Ishaya Maina, commended the participants for their dedication and the significant progress they achieved during the 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 in facilitating the training.
The participating MDAs included key agencies such as the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Department of State Services, Nigerian Correctional Service, and National Emergency Management Agency.
Throughout 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. 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.
The graduation of these participants underscores the commitment of the AWCN to capacity building and ensuring that personnel from various MDAs are equipped with the necessary skills to tackle contemporary security challenges effectively.
