Nigerian Defence Academy Commissions Multiple Projects, Including World-Class Emergency and Trauma Center

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has commissioned several projects aimed at enhancing the institution's infrastructure and capacity. The commissioning ceremony, which took place on January 16, 2025, was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General CG Musa, and other dignitaries.

Among the completed projects are:

- *21 Operational Vehicles*: The NDA has acquired 21 operational vehicles, including buses, an ambulance, gun trucks, troop carriers, and Toyota Hilux trucks, to support various functions.

- *Children's Park and Sports Center*: A children's park and sports center have been established at the NDA Primary School in Afaka.

- *Ultramodern Emergency and Trauma Centre*: The NDA Hospital now boasts an ultramodern Emergency and Trauma Centre equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment for trauma care.

- *NDA Basic Officers Training Wing*: The new wing features battalion offices and 50-room hostels.

- *Departmental Buildings*: New departmental buildings have been constructed for the Department of Defense and Security Studies, the Department of Psychology, and a block of classrooms and offices.

The CDS also inaugurated Hole 1 of the NDA Officers' Mess and Golf Club and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for 39 studios and suites at the Officers' Mess. Additionally, the General CG Musa Orchard was commissioned in honor of the CDS's contributions.

General Musa praised the NDA's Commandant, Major General JO Ochai, for his visionary leadership, which has positively impacted training, welfare, and healthcare. The CDS emphasized the importance of these projects in enabling the NDA's vision to develop a robust, innovative, and adaptive military force.

The commissioning ceremony was also attended by the President of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs. Oghogho Musa, who commissioned the NDA Boarding Secondary School and performed groundbreaking ceremonies for the NDA Skills Acquisition Centre, the NDA Officers Wives Association (NDAOWA) Secretariat, and the NDA Maternity Centre.