NDA Opens Doors for 78th Regular Combatant Course Admission

Following a rigorous selection process, the Nigerian Defence Academy has announced which candidates have been selected for admission into its 78 Regular Combatant Course. Between early July and mid-August 2026, the Armed Forces Selection Board conducted assessments and subsequently finalized the roster of successful and reserve candidates who are eligible to join the institution.

According to a statement from Brigadier General OA Ogunleye, the Academy's Registrar, admitted candidates must arrive at Kaduna's NDA Ribadu Campus on Saturday, September 12, 2026. A physical reporting deadline has been established by the Academy, with candidates risking forfeiture of their admission slots should they fail to arrive by the specified date.

September 14, 2026, is cited by one source as representing a final cutoff for attendance. When they report to the institution, successful candidates are instructed to bring their original educational credentials and other specified personal items.

Through its social media platform on Wednesday, the NDA released an official communication emphasizing the importance of complying with reporting requirements and arriving promptly. The Academy's complete list of successful and reserve candidates can be found in the official NDA announcement for those seeking confirmation of their admission status.

Recruitment of officers for the Nigerian Armed Forces continues through the 78 Regular Combatant Course.