The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Pioneer Officer Cadets, Course One, amongst them, Gen Aliyu Cusau (rtd), former National Security Adviser, Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (rtd), former Chief of Naval Staff and Major Gen Ishola Williams (rtd) has celebrated its 60th anniversary in Abuja.
During the anniversary, the surviving members of the course met with the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa.
In his remarks, the CDS thanked the pioneers for their great service to the nation.
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He noted that their experiences is still valuable and needed to advance the Nigeria Armed Forces.
General Musa pledged to seek for such advises when the need arises.
The Chairman of the Regular Course One, Major General Rabiu Aliyu (rtd) thanked the CDS for his support towards their 60th anniversary re-union
He commended him for his people-centric leadership of the Armed Forces.
Major General Aliyu said the CDS has achieved many successes across the various DHQ led operations in the country.
He added that the General CG Musa has impacted the Armed Forces greatly within the period of his appointment as the Chief of Defence Staff.
It would be recall that the pioneer members of the NDA Regular Course one were enlisted in 1964 and commissioned in 1967.
