Uhuru Kenyatta Addresses Nigeria’s Highest Military Gathering
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke on Monday at the inauguration of Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 in Abuja.
The inauguration of Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 marks the start of a new academic year at the country’s highest military training college.
Each course intake, including the newly launched Course 33, brings together senior military officers, government officials, and international participants.
They follow a rigorous curriculum that aims to strengthen strategic military leadership and provide expertise in national and international security issues.
Uhuru emphasized the importance of strong institutions in promoting peace and development throughout Africa.
Kenyatta Emphasizes the Importance of Strong Institutions for Security and Development in Africa at Nigeria’s National Defence College
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“The nucleus of strong regions is strong nations. We must get it right in our individual nations to build a more robust collective,” Uhuru said.
The former Head of State shared six key takeaways from his experience, focusing on how strong institutions promote sustainable development and national security.
In his address to Africa’s youth, Uhuru emphasized that “investment in our human capital by creating viable social and economic pathways for our youth” is critical to achieving institutional resilience.
“Today, the much-touted demographic dividend of our youth has matured, and our young people would like to cash in their checks immediately,” Uhuru said.
Uhuru also addressed the need for ethical public finance management and equitable tax practices to establish functional markets.
The former Head of State argued that effective governance and transparency in public finance are critical.
“Citizens across the continent are increasingly aware of the social contract existing between themselves and the state,” he said.
Furthermore, Uhuru stated that Africa’s natural resources should serve the common good.
“Africa has been endowed with abundant resources, yet it is not immediately evident that this wealth has improved the lives of its citizens,” he said.
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Uhuru spoke extensively about the military’s role in ensuring national security while maintaining civilian oversight.
The former president is also a member of the African Union’s High-Level Panel for Ethiopia and a facilitator of the EAC-led Nairobi Peace Process.
The former president stated that strong electoral institutions are essential for preserving democracy.
“Failure to build credibility in electoral institutions may ultimately undermine the quality of leadership and underscore the military’s duty to uphold constitutionalism,” he said.
Uhuru Kenyatta Addresses Nigeria’s Highest Military Gathering
