Former President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered an address on Monday at the inauguration of Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 in Abuja.
Uhuru highlighted the significance of strong institutions in promoting security and development across Africa. Themed “The Imperative of Strong Institutions: A Panacea for National Security and Development in Africa.”
Nigeria’s highest military training college. Each course intake, including the recently inaugurated Course 33, brings together senior military officers, government officials, and international participants who engage in a rigorous curriculum designed to strengthen strategic military leadership and develop expertise in national and international security matters.
The programme at NDC aims to equip its participants with the skills necessary to address modern security challenges through research, discussion, and policy recommendations.
NDC’s focus on leadership in national security and defence strategy also fosters international cooperation, as a portion of each course typically includes foreign participants.