Former Military Administrator of Sokoto State, Brig. Gen Yakubu Mu’azu (Rtd), has advised cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to limit themselves to assigned constitutional duties as they await presidential commissioning.
The cadets are expected to pass out on Oct. 10.
Speaking at the Commandant’s luncheon organised in honour of the passing out cadets of 67 Regular Course and Short Service Course 46, held at the Academy House, in Kaduna on Saturday, Mu’azu, further admonished the cadets to always remain focused, disciplined, level headed, as the next few days are the most critical in their quest for presidential commissioning.
Mu’azu who was the special guest of honour at the luncheon told the 779 cadets to build on their initial training at the NDA, to enable them reach the pinnacle of their career.
He warned them to avoid anything or any interest group that would distract them from their responsibilities.
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Earlier, Commandant of the Academy, Maj.Gen. Jamil Sarham explained that the launcheon was an avenue for the cadets to come together with officers and civilian staff of the academy and freely mix in a conducive atmosphere.
According to him, the gathering presented the cadets the opportunity to learn from the experiences of instructors and guests.
Sarham added that the event was also to bring the NDA training year, which would be climaxed by the passing out parade on Oct. 10 , to a close.
