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Details As Naval War College Inaugurates Warfare Course 10
designed to strengthen operational-level capacity
On Friday, 23 January 2026, the Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN) inaugurated Naval Warfare Course 10 at the NWCN Auditorium.
The course is designed to strengthen operational-level capacity in maritime and joint warfare by developing the critical competencies of selected Senior Naval Officers, as well as their counterparts from sister Services and allied countries, in preparation for higher command, managerial and leadership responsibilities.
A total of 34 Senior Officers were inducted into the course, comprising 26 officers from the Nigerian Navy, 2 each from the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force and six international participants drawn from allied nations, 4 from the Republic of Cameroon and 1 each from Liberia and Ghana.
In his welcome address, the Commandant, NWCN, Rear Admiral Mohammed Adamu Muye, warmly received invited guests and participants to the College. He congratulated the officers on their selection for the course and encouraged them to fully embrace the learning opportunities it offers.
He further charged the participants to acquire the professional knowledge, skills and strategic insight required to effectively address the complex and evolving security challenges confronting the nation.
The highlight of the ceremony was the inaugural lecture titled “Leveraging Technologically Driven Intelligence for Effective Military Operations: Armed Forces of Nigeria in Perspective.” The lecture was delivered by the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Major General AG Laka, ably represented by the Director of Intelligence, NCTC ONSA, Brigadier General PT Gbor.
The lecture examined the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing operational effectiveness within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), with a view to making informed recommendations.
In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Donald Okehie, emphasised that technologically driven intelligence is not an end in itself but rather a force multiplier which, when properly integrated, enhances the reach, speed, precision and persistence of military operations.
He further charged the participants to remain custodians of trust, champions of innovation and strong advocates of joint operations, noting that maritime security is inherently an inter agency responsibility.
