Four hundred and forty-one (441) cadets into the 75th regular course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) have formally been matriculated into the institution in Kaduna.
The cadets were officially inducted into their respective academic programs through oath-taking.
The Commandant of the Academy, Major General John Ochai, explained that out of the 30,000 applicants, only 441 cadets, including one from The Gambia, secured admission into the institution.
He gave a detailed distribution of the cadets across various faculties to include 138 in Arts and Social Sciences, 118 in Science, 37 in Engineering and Technology, 55 in Management Sciences, and 91 in Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies.
The Commandant encouraged the cadets to uphold discipline throughout their training and emphasized that the Academy’s training was aimed to equip them for national defense and to discharge constitutional duties professionally.
He noted that adherence to the fundamental rules and regulations governing their training in the institution was paramount and also highlighted the Academy’s evolution, attributing its growth to an emphasis on intellectualism and innovation.
Ochai explained that, “From its humble beginnings with two faculties and six departments, the Academy has now expanded to encompass five faculties and 23 departments.
“Collaborations with esteemed institutions, both local and international, underscore the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and intellectual exchange.”
Ochai also highlighted the academy’s transformation into a globally recognized military institution, while affirming ongoing efforts to ensure it met international standards in alignment with constitutional mandates.
