The Naval War College Nigeria has kicked off Naval Warfare Course 10 with 34 senior officers from the Nigerian Armed Forces and allied nations
Naval War College Nigeria Launches Naval Warfare Course 10: 34 Senior Officers Gear Up for High-Level Command with AI & Joint Warfare Focus
On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN) officially inaugurated Naval Warfare Course 10 at the College Auditorium in Abeokuta, marking a major step in building operational-level expertise for future military leaders.
The nine-month intensive programme is tailored to sharpen critical competencies in maritime and joint warfare among selected senior officers, preparing them for higher command, strategic management, and national leadership roles.
A total of 34 senior officers were inducted into the course, broken down as follows:
- 26 from the Nigerian Navy
- 2 from the Nigerian Army
- 2 from the Nigerian Air Force
- 6 international participants (4 from Cameroon, 1 from Liberia, 1 from Ghana)
Delivering the welcome address, the Commandant of NWCN, Rear Admiral Mohammed Adamu Muye, extended a warm reception to guests and participants. He congratulated the officers on their selection and urged them to seize the opportunity fully.
He charged the course participants to acquire the professional knowledge, skills, and strategic insight needed to confront Nigeria’s complex and constantly evolving security challenges head-on.
The ceremony’s high point was the inaugural lecture titled “Leveraging Technologically Driven Intelligence for Effective Military Operations: Armed Forces of Nigeria in Perspective.” Delivered on behalf of the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Major General AG Laka, by the Director of Intelligence, NCTC ONSA, Brigadier General PT Gbor.
The lecture delved into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in boosting operational effectiveness across the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), offering practical recommendations for integration and adoption.
In his remarks as Special Guest of Honour, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Donald Okehie, described technologically driven intelligence as a powerful force multiplier rather than an end in itself.
He stressed that, when properly harnessed, it dramatically enhances the reach, speed, precision, and persistence of military operations.
Rear Admiral Okehie further tasked the participants to uphold trust, champion innovation, and vigorously promote joint and inter-agency operations—underscoring that maritime security remains a shared, cross-institutional responsibility.
The inauguration reinforces the Naval War College Nigeria’s pivotal role in producing strategically minded officers equipped to tackle contemporary threats through advanced technology, inter-service collaboration, and regional partnerships. Read More
