Tinubu Charges NDA Explore Local Technologies for National Security
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) to take a leading role in developing local technologies for national security.
He spoke at the Passing out Parade and Commissioning of Cadets of 70th Regular Course of Army, Navy, Air Force and Direct Short Service Course 27 Army and 31 Air force, at the NDA in Kaduna on Saturday.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said that the academy was well-positioned to lead the way in this area, given its resources and expertise.
Tinubu noted that the world is becoming increasingly complex and dynamic, and that new technologies are emerging all the time.
He said that Nigeria needs to be at the forefront of these developments in order to protect its national security.
“We need to develop our own technologies to meet our own security needs,” Tinubu said. “We cannot rely on other countries to provide us with the technologies we need. The NDA has the potential to play a leading role in this effort.”
Tinubu called on the NDA to develop prototypes and concepts that align with the Federal Government’s local content policies. He said that the government is committed to supporting the NDA in this endeavor.
“We are ready to provide the NDA with the resources it needs to develop the technologies we need to protect our country,” Tinubu said.
The President said his administration made bold decisions to bolster the nation’s economy.
According to him, even as some developed economies face the threat of recession, our commitment remains resolute.
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He said that the Federal Government had intensified efforts to implement tangible measures that would alleviate the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates.
Addressing the graduating Cadets, Tinubu said like those before them, they were “stepping into a world fraught with threats, a world that demands unique skill-sets to conquer the adversaries of the state.
” They are going to find themselves in a dynamic landscape, one marked by combat and regimental realities vastly different from those encountered by their predecessors”.
The Commandant, Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, expressed gratitude to the President for his unwavering commitment and support to the academy towards the realisation of the noble dreams of its founding fathers.
He applauded the personnel and staff of the academy for their unwavering efforts in discharging their duties and also the graduating cadets for their tireless efforts throughout their training.
He reminded the graduating cadets that the training they have undergone in the academy would enable them to take leadership responsibilities and positions as military officers of Nigeria.
” This is particularly against the backdrop that our country is presently undergoing some internal security challenges which are being efficiently managed by the arm forces.
” In recognition of this fact, you must continue to nurture the leadership qualities you have imbibe through your training to effectively contribute towards restoring peace and harmony in Nigeria.”
The commandant also urged them to remain discipline, law abiding and committed gentleman.
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