Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government's unwavering commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army University Biu into a premier institution for specialised military and civilian capacity building, as part of a broader strategy to equip personnel with the technical and operational expertise required to defeat complex contemporary security challenges. Speaking while receiving the university's Governing Council at the Ministry's Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa assured the management of sustained strategic support and emphasised that NAUB remains critical to addressing Nigeria's evolving security threats.
The Minister disclosed that the Ministry of Defence will collaborate directly with the Armed Forces of Nigeria to fully utilise the 30 per cent admission quota allocated to military personnel, a move aimed at bridging specialised skill gaps across the national security landscape. "As the Federal Government pushes for a highly skilled workforce in this digital era, we must encourage members of the Armed Forces, ministry staff, and the general public to leverage the cutting-edge technological and academic solutions available at NAUB," General Musa stated. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the technical proficiency of military personnel and address critical manpower deficits within the country's security architecture.
A central outcome of the high-level meeting was a joint commitment between the Minister and the Governing Council to urgently address critical infrastructure deficits on the campus. Among the planned developments is the construction of a state-of-the-art Centre for Military Performance Management, a landmark project that will be the first of its kind in Africa. The centre is expected to strengthen military research, training, and operational efficiency, positioning NAUB as a hub for cutting-edge military education and technological innovation. The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen military education, expand research capacity, and develop the skilled workforce required to tackle emerging security threats in Nigeria.
Earlier in his remarks, the leader of the delegation and Pioneer Pro-Chancellor of NAUB, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd), commended General Musa for his tenacious leadership and strategic foresight, noting that his contributions continue to strengthen Nigeria's defence architecture. Buratai expressed deep appreciation for the Minister's dedication to the Armed Forces and the nation, reassuring him of the university community's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research, and national service. He also assured the minister of the Governing Council's continued resolve to position NAUB as a centre of excellence in military education and technological innovation.
The statement, signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Defence, Leah Katung-Babatunde, reaffirmed that the Federal Government views NAUB as a strategic platform for equipping military personnel and civilians with the technical and operational expertise required to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges. The Defence Minister believes the transformation will turn the university into a leading hub for specialised military and civilian training to tackle security threats across Nigeria. The commitment to infrastructure development, enhanced capacity building, and the full utilisation of the military admission quota underscores the government's determination to invest in human capital and institutional strengthening as pillars of national security.
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