Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, has commended the National Defence College (NDC) for fulfilling its objectives of training strategic military leaders on national security management.
Akpabio gave the commendation at the Graduation Dinner for the participants of NDC Course 32, on Wednesday in Abuja.
He was represented by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Sen. Gbenga Daniel.
Akpabio said the college has been playing multidimensional roles not just nationally, but also internationally, and pledged continued support to the institution.
“Without any doubt, the National Defence College has been playing strategic roles in leadership training, national security management, defence planning and policy, joint military operations, international relations, research and analysis.
“”The college also trains leaders in strategic communication, national interest and policy cooperation, crisis management and of course, collaboration and cooperation in all applications.
“Without any doubt, this great institution has continued to fulfill all the strategic objectives.
“I must especially appreciate President Bola Tinubu, for the manner in which he has singled out security and provided support.
“I have no doubt that with training like this, before long, we would have created an environment that is safe and secure for our country to thrive,” he said.
Earlier, the Commandant of the college, Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, said it had transformed from a national to an international institution, with the graduating participants drawn from 20 countries including Nigeria.
Olotu expressed delight for presiding over the second graduation since his assumption of duty as the commandant of the prestigious and highly revered citadel of higher learning.
He also thanked Tinubu for his sterling leadership and relentless support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria generally, and the college in particular.
According to Olutu, the college has embarked on a series of infrastructural projects such as environmentally friendly and renewable sources of energy.
