The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) recently conducted the matriculation for its 75th Regular Course, welcoming 441 cadets.
The ceremony included an oath-taking moment, officially initiating the cadets into their academic programs.
Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, the commandant of the academy, highlighted that, out of 30,000 applicants, only 441 cadets, including one from The Gambia, secured admission.
Ochai provided insights into the cadet distribution among faculties: 138 in Arts and Social Sciences, 118 in Science, 37 in Engineering and Technology, 55 in Management Sciences, and 91 in Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies.
During the event, the commandant emphasized the importance of discipline throughout the cadets’ training. He underscored that the academy’s training aims to equip them for national defense and the professional execution of constitutional duties.
He said: “Adherence to the fundamental rules and regulations governing your training here is paramount.” Ochai also highlighted the academy’s evolution, attributing its growth to an emphasis on intellectualism and innovation.
“From its humble beginnings with two faculties and six departments, the academy has now expanded to encompass five faculties and 23 departments. Collaborations with esteemed institutions, both local and international, underscore the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and intellectual exchange,” he said.
