The Armed Forces Command and Staff College, AFCSC, Jaji, Kaduna State, on Saturday graduated 276 junior military officers under the Junior Course 96. In his address at the graduation ceremony, the Chief of Army of Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, told the graduating students that the graduation was an important achievement for them and their families.
“You have come, seen, and, I believe, conquered as much as you devote yourself and your time to the requirements of the course.
“I believe given the option, many of you would have preferred to do this course abroad.
“I am convinced you have now seen the truth in the popular saying – Jaji is better than London.”
Lagbaja said the College has continued to pursue its objective of developing the professional knowledge and understanding of selected officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and friendly nations to prepare them for increasing responsibilities in staff and command appointments.
“The course, I believe, has provided you, like it did others before you, with a solid foundation and a unique set of tools with which you can function optimally for the rest of your career, and even post-service endeavours,” he added.
According to the Army chief, the curriculum of the Junior Course has continued to respond to the constant change in the operating environment.
The COAS hailed the six international students from Burkina Faso, Chad, Coted’voire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo for the unique perspectives and international flavour they brought to the Course.
“Please convey our appreciation to your governments for sending us some of their best. You have been good ambassadors of your countries and have madeyour nations and families proud,” he said.
