276 military officers from the Junior Course 96 on Saturday graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Kaduna State.
During the graduation ceremony, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, commended the graduates, highlighting the significance of their accomplishment for both them and their families.
He praised their dedication to the course and expressed confidence in their achievements.Acknowledging that many might have preferred to pursue the course abroad, Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja emphasized the value of their experience at Jaji, stating, “Jaji is better than London.
“He underscored the college’s commitment to enhancing the professional knowledge of officers, emphasizing the course’s role in preparing them for higher responsibilities in command positions within the Armed Forces of Nigeria and allied nations.
Highlighting the adaptability of the course curriculum to evolving operational landscapes, Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja stressed its responsiveness to changes in the operating environment.
He lauded the international students from Burkina Faso, Chad, Coted’voire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo, appreciating their unique perspectives and the diverse contributions they brought to the course.
The COAS commended them for representing their countries well and making their nations and families proud.
