Nigerian military has done creditably well in tackling the numerous security challenges that have confronted the nation in recent times.

According to Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibok Ibas, the successes achieved, particularly in the fight against insurgency in the North East, was made possible by the selfless commitment of military personnel, some of whom had paid the supreme sacrifice.

Ibas, made the remarks at the Regimental Dinner in honour of graduating cadets of the academy’s Regular Course, calling on the graduating cadets to justify the huge resources expended on their training which was carefully designed to equip them with skills and intellect to deal with the diverse challenges in the course of their career.

He reminded the cadets that military service requires unalloyed loyalty to the nation, tasking them to be committed to the sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy and the ethos of the military profession, saying they should always strive towards protecting the unity of Nigeria and protecting her territorial integrity, as well as preserving the customs, ethics, traditions and core values of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Ibas who spoke through Naval Secretary, Rear Admiral Fredric Ugwu, admonished them to eschew flamboyant lifestyles that would put a strain on their finances and shun the pursuit of pecuniary gains that would dent their character and that of the military.

On the dinner, Ibas said it was cherished military tradition to promote discipline, orderliness, loyalty, regimentation, espirit d’ corps, and give the cadets opportunity to interact with senior military officers, gain valuable insights and inspiration.

He commended the Commandant, Major-General Adeniyi Oyebade for his dedication and commitment towards enhancing teaching and learning at the Academy, saying the NDA has justified the huge investment made by the country as it has graduated cadets that have helped to shape a better future for the armed forces.