Emmanuel Daudu
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar (CON, mni), has commended the Namibian Command and Staff College for its role in promoting defence and education collaboration across the continent.
The commendation came on Tuesday, September 16, when a 26-member delegation from the Namibian Command and Staff College (Course 05/2025), led by its Commandant, Brigadier Benhard Erastus, paid a study visit to the Ministry of Defence headquarters, Abuja.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Minister, the Director of the Joint Service Department, Mrs. Bosede Olaniyi, conveyed Nigeria’s readiness to share experiences and strengthen partnerships with Namibia and other African countries in the collective pursuit of peace and security.
Badaru also recalled Nigeria’s historic role during Africa’s liberation struggles and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to initiatives that enhance regional stability.
He stressed the importance of African unity, warning against external influences seeking to undermine the continent’s cohesion.
In his remarks, Brigadier Erastus expressed gratitude for the warm reception and Nigeria’s willingness to share insights on defence policy, civil-military relations and regional security operations.
He explained that Namibia chose Nigeria for the study tour because of its leadership role in Africa and strong experience in defence and security matters.
The visit featured a presentation on the Ministry of Defence architecture by the Joint Service Department, followed by an interactive session. As a gesture of appreciation, the Namibian delegation presented a plaque of honour to the Ministry, which was received by Mrs. Olaniyi on behalf of the Minister.
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