The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has charged 99 graduates of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to translate the knowledge acquired during their nine-month intensive professional military education into decisive action in the field. In a post on its X page, the Ministry of Defence said…...
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has charged 99 graduates of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to translate the knowledge acquired during their nine-month intensive professional military education into decisive action in the field.
In a post on its X page, the Ministry of Defence said Musa gave the charge on Friday, October 16, 2026, while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the graduation ceremony of Course 10/2026 in Abuja.
According to the ministry, “Gen. Musa charged graduands of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to translate the knowledge acquired during their nine-month intensive professional military education into decisive action in the field.”
The ceremony featured the presentation of fellowship awards to the 99 graduands by the minister, alongside certificates and awards recognising their achievements during the programme.
A wounded officer among the graduands received a special souvenir and a ₦5 million token in recognition of his courage.
The Chief of Army Staff also presented merit awards to outstanding participants, while the President of the Alumni Association of the Army War College Nigeria, Brigadier General O.A. Ogunleye (retd.), inducted the graduates into the association.
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Other highlights included the official unveiling and launch of the college’s journal, magazine and books, as well as the presentation of awards to distinguished eminent fellows.
Souvenirs were also presented to the Special Guest of Honour and the Minister of Defence.
The graduating class included allied officers from African countries, including South Africa and Cameroon, highlighting the participation of international military personnel in the college’s professional military education programme.
