Education
NDA, 1 Division Strengthen Security Collaboration in Kaduna
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and 1 Division Nigerian Army reaffirmed security partnership in Kaduna, enhancing protection for personnel, infrastructure, and surrounding communities
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and the 1 Division Nigerian Army have reinforced their security collaboration following a high-level meeting in Kawo, Kaduna State, on February 24, 2026.
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Led by NDA Commandant, Oluyemi Olatoye, the visit aimed to enhance operational coordination and ensure better protection of the academy and neighbouring communities.
During a courtesy call at the division’s headquarters, Major General Olatoye expressed gratitude to the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Abubakar Sadique Muhammad Wase, for the ongoing operational support, particularly via the 37 Demonstration Battalion.
He highlighted that integrating the academy into the divisional security framework had significantly improved responses to threats, stating, “We must acknowledge the visible improvements in security around the Nigerian Defence Academy.”
The Commandant also noted that strengthened leadership and cooperation had addressed prior security gaps, ensuring sustained protection for personnel, infrastructure, and training activities.
The visit, conducted in line with military tradition, included discussions on security operations under Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Nigeria’s North-West region.
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In response, Major General Wase commended NDA’s leadership for its training and institutional support, reaffirming the division’s commitment to continued collaboration and stressing that close coordination among military formations is essential for operational success and regional stability.
Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed official vehicles to higher institutions to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Zamfara State’s education system.
The distribution of the official vehicles was held on Friday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the vehicles are institutional assets and operational tools to support administration, supervision, accreditation, official engagements, and other legitimate responsibilities of the benefiting institutions.
The statement noted that institutions and offices allocated brand-new vehicles are Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, and Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara.
Other beneficiaries are the College of Nursing & Midwifery, Gusau; the Teachers Service Board; the Senior Secondary School Board; Quality Assurance; ZACAS; and other State Government Public Institutions.
In his remarks, Governor Lawal reiterated that the initiative will increase the productivity of Zamfara State public office holders by providing reliable transportation, enabling them to deliver services more effectively and quickly.
He said, “It is important to emphasise that these vehicles are not personal entitlements for any office holder. They remain the property of the Zamfara State Government and must be used responsibly and strictly for official purposes.
“I expect institutions to be responsible for custody, deployment, maintenance, and documentation. Heads will be accountable for misuse, unauthorised use, or unnecessary deterioration of assets.
“As the government invests in education, we must foster a culture of maintenance and accountability. Public assets should provide value throughout their life. We must commit to higher standards of service, emphasising transparency and accountability.
“Our administration will continue to provide the infrastructure, equipment, and institutional support needed to improve higher education in Zamfara State. In return, we expect responsible leadership, prudent management, and measurable improvements in academic and administrative performance.”
Governor Lawal further congratulated the benefiting institutions and urged them to ensure that the vehicles serve the institutions, students, and the people of Zamfara State rather than individual interests.
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