{
  "id": 10131239,
  "title": "Tinubu Charges NDA Graduates to Uphold Constitution, Protect Nigerians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/tinubu-charges-nda-graduates-to-uphold-constitution-protect-nigerians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:46:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/27/tinubu-charges-nda-graduates-to-uphold-constitution-protect-nigerians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has addressed newly commissioned Nigerian Armed Forces officers, urging them to uphold the Constitution, protect Nigerians, and safeguard the nation's economy. This charge was delivered through the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, who represented the President at the combined passing-out parade of cadets from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna.\n\nThe parade showcased graduates from various courses, including the Regular Course, Short Service Course, Direct Short Service Course, and Branch Commission Course. The President commended the NDA Commandant and his team for preparing the cadets as battle-ready, intellectually equipped, and morally grounded leaders. He noted the Academy's evolution to address emerging security threats by integrating military training with academic education and character development.\n\nTinubu highlighted the NDA's enhanced counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency training, rapid integration of technology into military training, and collaborations with global military institutions. Notably, cadets are undergoing training in the UK, US, Brazil, and France, while the Academy serves as a regional hub for military education in Africa.\n\nThe President emphasized the NDA's progress in adapting to modern warfare, including expanding facilities and introducing innovations like precision-guided munitions, remotely operated weapon systems, and multipurpose mobile robots. He urged the Academy to maintain momentum and deepen collaboration with tri-service training institutions, defense industries, and academic institutions.\n\nOn national security, Tinubu stressed that his administration remains committed to building a secure, stable, and prosperous Nigeria through coordinated use of all national power elements. He noted that poverty, unemployment, poor education, and social disintegration also drive conflicts, and his administration is addressing these issues alongside security efforts.\n\nThe President reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to democracy, regional stability, and economic integration within ECOWAS and other bodies. He praised the graduating cadets for their discipline, honor, professionalism, and commitment to selfless service, urging them to confront threats to Nigeria's values and progress. He thanked the cadets' families for their support and commended the Commandant, staff, and cadets for their successful parade and high standards of military education and training.",
  "summary": "John Shiklam in Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has charged newly commissioned officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to uphold the Constitution, protect Nigerians and safeguard the nation’s economy. Tinubu delivered",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}