NDA and 1 Division Strengthen Security in Kaduna Meeting

On February 24, 2026, a significant meeting took place in Kaduna between the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) and the 1 Division Nigerian Army, led by NDA Commandant Oluyemi Olatoy. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen operational collaboration and improve security measures around the academy and its surrounding communities.

Major General Abubakar Sadiqu Muhammad Wase, the head of the division, expressed gratitude for the NDA's leadership and its role as a training institution. The discussions emphasized the need for continued operational support, particularly from the 37 Demonstration Battalion, to enhance the security framework and respond to threats effectively.

The meeting acknowledged visible improvements in security around the Nigerian Defence Academy and stressed the importance of leadership cooperation to address previous security challenges and ensure sustained protection of personnel and infrastructure. The collaboration aims to maintain stability in the northwest region of Nigeria.