Army War College Nigeria Hosts Honourable Minister Of Defence For Strategic Lecture To Participants Of AWCN Course 10/2026

Army War College Nigeria Hosts Honourable Minister Of Defence For Strategic Lecture To Participants Of AWCN Course 10/2026

In furtherance of its commitment to exposing participants to seasoned policymakers and strategic leaders, the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) hosted the Honourable Minister of Defence, Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), on 24 February 2026. The Minister delivered a lecture titled “Ministry of Defence Approach to Management of Contemporary Security Challenges in Nigeria” to participants of AWCN Course 10/2026 at the College Lecture Hall.

In his presentation, the Honourable Minister provided a brief historical overview of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and highlighted its statutory roles in defence management. He examined the evolving security landscape, emerging risks, and the MOD’s strategic responses to contemporary security challenges. The lecture also underscored ongoing reforms and interventions aimed at strengthening defence institutions, including the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the Defence Management Bureau, and the Defence Space Administration, among others, to enhance national security and deter external aggression. During the interactive session, General Musa (rtd), a recipient of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) for his operational leadership as Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI, shared valuable operational insights with participants. He further highlighted key interventions and ongoing military hardware procurement initiatives designed to reposition the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force for improved operational effectiveness.

In his remarks, the Commandant AWCN, Major General Umar Mohammed Alkali, expressed appreciation to the Honourable Minister for honouring the College despite his demanding schedule. He noted that the engagement reflects the College’s deliberate effort to continually refine and expand its curriculum in response to evolving local and global security threats.