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Nigerian Defence Academy

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 11, 2009 · 32 comments

ndaThe () is the officer cadets training institution in Nigeria. It was established in January 1964 in response to one of the defence needs of the then newly independent Nigeria to train Nigerian Cadets for commission into the 3 armed services, the Army, Navy and Air Force. The initial training team comprised mainly of Indian Army officers.

Prior to this time, the institution was called the Royal Military Forces Training College (RMFTC). Upon independence, it was renamed the Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC). In its 40 years of existence, NDA has undergone several significant transformations. In 1978, the training team became fully indigenised while in 1985 NDA was upgraded to a degree awarding institution.

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Federal Ministry of Defence

by Nigerian Information Directory on December 6, 2009 · 4 comments

defenceThe Nigerian is the government department charged with ensuring Nigeria’s national security. It consists of the , the Nigerian Air Force, the Nigerian Navy.

Vision

In recognition of the challenges of the new millennium, a military sector with modernized equipment, well-trained in all aspects of military operation, fully professionalized, compact and mobile with adequate equipment, fire-power and communications, capable of fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities and performing its international peace-keeping role proudly and efficiently is in place. Mission:

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