Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has urged graduates of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to utilize their nine months of professional military training to bolster national security. Speaking on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Abuja, the Minister emphasized the urgent need to end the ongoing insecurity within the nation. He charged the graduating officers to translate their acquired knowledge into decisive actions to achieve this goal. The Minister’s statement highlights a commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s defence capabilities. This call to action underscores the government’s determination to resolve the security challenges facing the country. The deadline set by the Minister suggests a target for achieving a significant improvement in the security situation before the start of Nigeria’s third decade. The address was delivered at the Army War College Nigeria in Abuja.