The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 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.
The total strength of cadets at inception was 62 only. Presently the number of cadets is about 1,500. Although the duration of training for the Regular Combatant Course is still 5 years, a new 4 year programme commenced from the 2002/2003 academic session. NDA has since 1981 also been involved in the training of cadets from some other friendly nations based on bilateral agreements.
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i want to join nigeria military as a graduate to save the fotune of my countary.
It has been my dream to be an officer in Nigeria force, gaining addmision into NDA School will make my dream come through.
I want to serve my Nation Nigeria with one mind and sincearity because I love my country.
Thanks
Please i will love to serve a nation with good people and great nation,is Nigeria i will like to join the force.please notify me as soon as the admission form is out throught my email address.Thanks
when is 2010 form going to be out
please can you kindly tell how many years an ND holder will have study,please send reply to my mail,and every other improvements
please it has been my dream to serve this great nation Nigeria with the whole of my hearth,i will love to join the force for my dream to come true.please kindly notify me through my email address as soon as the admission form is out.Thanks.