Nigerian Navy College Holds Graduation Lecture For Direct Short Service Commission Course 29 and Special Duty Pre Commissioning Training 24 Cadets

Nigerian Navy College Holds Graduation Lecture For Direct Short Service Commission Course 29 and Special Duty Pre Commissioning Training 24 Cadets

On Monday 19 May 2025, the Nigerian Naval College in Ebubu-Eleme, Rivers State hosted a significant Graduation Lecture for Direct Short Service Course 29 and Special Duty Pre-Commission Training 24 Cadets. The lecture titled “Mentoring Future Leaders in the Navy: Cultivating a Culture of Guidance and Support” took place at the Vice Admiral MAB Elegbede Auditorium.

The Chief of Naval Transformation (CNTRANS), R Adm MK Unurhiere, delivered the lecture, emphasising mentoring as the highest form of leadership. He defined mentoring as serving as a model, advisor, counsellor, guide, and tutor to produce someone greater than oneself. “Mentoring is not about making someone just like you, but about making the person better,” he stressed. The CNTRANS drew from military doctrine, leadership literature, and personal experience to inspire the Cadets to lead with character, humanity, and foresight. Additionally, the Commandant of the College, Rear Admiral HS Zego highlighted the relevance of mentorship in the military, urging the cadets to lead with character, competence, and compassion. The event marked a key milestone in the graduating Officers’ professional journey, preparing them for critical roles in National Security and Maritime Defence.

The lecture was attended by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command, who witnessed the Cadets’ readiness to take on their future roles. As the cadets prepare to embark on their noble mission, they are expected to embody the values of leadership, integrity, and service, upholding the highest standards of the Nigerian Navy and contributing to the Nation’s growth and Security.