Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Major General Adeniyi Oyebade has disclosed plans to honour three eminent Nigerians including foremost businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi, the President, African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and former Military Adviser to the United Nations, Lt Gen C.I. Obiako at it’s forthcoming Passing out Parade for 65 Regular Course Army and 66 Regular Course Navy and Airforce.
Speaking at a press briefing on activities lined up for the PoP slated for October 6, the Commandant represented by his deputy, Air Vice Marshal Idi Amin said a total of 365 officer cadets and two allied cadets from Republics of Benin and Togo are expected to pass out from the Academy .
He said, 131 cadets of 65RC will be commissioned into the Nigerian Army by the President and Commander-in Chief of the Armed forces, Muhammadu Buhari while members of 66RC of Navy and Airforce will proceed to their respective Services for further training before commissioning.
According to the commandant, “Kicking-off activities lined up for the PoP is a Medical Outreach by the academy to the Afaka Community who will be provided with free medical services and drugs to members. There would be Commandant’s Luncheon for graduating cadets and guests where retired NDA senior and junior civilian staff would be honoured.
“Thereafter, the academy will hold a prize-giving and beating of the retreat ceremony at the NDA Parade Ground, Afaka and this event typifies the official close of training activities for the year and rewards cadets and instructors who have distinguished themselves throughout the training year.”
He added that the academy will host a convocation lecture for 66 Regular Course cadets which will have in attendance the Executive Vice Chaiman, Chief Executive of Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Professor UG Danbata as the guest lecrurer.
He reminded members that entry into NDA premises on PoP day is strictly by valid invitation card.
He added, “NDA is the premier military university in entire Africa region which has so far trained over 20,000 officers since inception, a small fraction of whom are from allied countries like Benin Republic, The Gambia, Ghana, Seirra Leone, Togo and a host of others.”
