By Miriam Humbe
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) into a premier institution for specialised military and civilian capacity building.
This was contained in a statement E-Signed by Leah Katung-Babatunde, the
SA (Media) to the Minister of Defence.
Speaking while receiving the University’s Governing Council at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa assured the management of sustained strategic support.
He emphasised that NAUB remains critical to equipping personnel with the technical and operational expertise required to defeat complex contemporary security challenges.
To bridge specialised skill gaps across the national security landscape, General Musa disclosed that the Ministry of Defence will collaborate directly with the Armed Forces of Nigeria to fully utilize the 30% admission quota allocated to military personnel.
“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,” the Minister stated.
A central outcome of the high-level meeting was a joint commitment between the Minister and the Governing Council to urgently address campus infrastructural needs.
Key among these 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.
Earlier in his remarks, the leader of the delegation and Pioneer Pro-Chancellor of NAUB, Lt. 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.
Lt. General 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.
