The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has urged the newly inaugurated National Defence College (NDC) Advisory Council to ensure constant development of the apex training institution for senior echelon of Nigeria’s security sector.
The minister gave the charge while inaugurating the Council at National Defence College, Abuja.
Abubakar urged them to make the best use of the opportunity to contribute their quota to the growth of the college.
Badaru hinted that the council was first of its kind in over three decades of the College’s existence.
He pointed out the importance of the Council saying: ” Advisory Council plays crucial roles in the growth and development of institutions.”
“Distinguished Chairman and members of this Council, your acceptance to serve this great Institution once again is highly appreciated and commendable. There is no doubt that your wealth of knowledge and experience would be needed at this critical time in the history of the College,” he said.
He commended the College Commandant, Rear Admiral ON Olotu for his vision and foresight in establishing the Advisory Council.
The Minister also appreciated the Chairman, Rear Admiral AG Adedeji (Rtd) and other members of the Advisory Council who are past Commandants of the College for accepting to serve the institution they once led and cherished.
Badaru reassured the Commandant of the College that the Ministry of Defence will continue to support the College in fulfilling its mandates.
In his welcome address, Rear Admiral Olotu said that the inauguration of the Council was aimed at sustaining institutional memory and to continuously tap from the experiences of the Colleges’ past leadership.
Also speaking, Rear Admiral AG Adedeji (Rtd) lauded the minister for bestowing the responsibility to serve and promised to bring in their experiences and meet the global best practices.
Members of the council are: Rear Admirals MM Bashir, R Adm OB Daji, R Adm SI Alade, R Adm NP Agholor and R Adm GJ Jonah.