By Nkechi Eze
The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) on February 24, 2026 hosted the Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), for a strategic lecture delivered to participants of AWCN Course 10/2026 at the College Lecture Hall.
According to an official signed statement by the College Public Relations Officer, Major Cornelius Gutus, the lecture, titled “Ministry of Defence Approach to Management of Contemporary Security Challenges in Nigeria,” was part of the College’s commitment to exposing participants to seasoned policymakers and strategic leaders in order to broaden their strategic perspectives.
In his presentation, General Musa provided a brief historical overview of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and highlighted its statutory roles in defence management. He examined the evolving security landscape, emerging risks, and the Ministry’s strategic responses to contemporary security challenges confronting the nation.
The Minister also underscored ongoing reforms and targeted interventions aimed at strengthening defence institutions, including the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the Defence Management Bureau, and the Defence Space Administration, among others. He explained that these reforms are designed to enhance national security capacity and deter external aggression.
During the interactive session, General Musa, a recipient of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) for his operational leadership as Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, shared valuable operational insights with participants. He further highlighted key interventions and ongoing military hardware procurement initiatives aimed at repositioning the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force for improved operational effectiveness.
In his remarks, the Commandant of the Army War College Nigeria, Major General Umar Mohammed Alkali, expressed appreciation to the Honourable Minister for honouring the College despite his demanding schedule. He noted that the engagement reflects the College’s deliberate effort to continually refine and expand its curriculum in response to evolving local and global security threats.
The lecture concluded with the presentation of souvenirs to the Minister and a group photograph with participants of AWCN Course 10/2026.
