The Acting Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Colonel Appolonia Anele, has charged students of the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) to rise to greater responsibilities as they commence their First Quarter 2026 professional courses.
Colonel Anele gave the charge during the formal inauguration ceremony held at the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Auditorium, Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja.
Represented by the Acting Commandant of NASPRI, Lieutenant Colonel Shuaib Umar, the DAPR emphasized that contemporary counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria are increasingly information-driven. He explained that this informed the design of the courses, which are structured to equip participants with the right mindset, professional competence, and skills required to manage information effectively in today’s complex security environment.
He urged the students to take full advantage of the wealth of experience and expertise available among the instructors, stressing that commitment, focus, and active participation would be key to achieving the objectives of the training. Colonel Anele further cautioned the participants to remain disciplined at all times and strictly adhere to the school’s Standard Operating Procedures and the core values of the Nigerian Army, noted that NASPRI operate a zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline.
The Acting Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Shuaib Umar, expressed deep appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for the continuous support and confidence reposed in NASPRI, which he said has significantly enhanced the school’s capacity to effectively deliver on its mandate. He also acknowledged the sustained support of the Director of Army Public Relations towards the growth and development of the institution.
Earlier, the Chief Instructor of NASPRI, Major Nureni Alimi, outlined the expectations of the courses, noting that the programmes are prerequisites for career progression within the Nigerian Army. He therefore encouraged the students to remain focused, actively participate in all training activities, and diligently meet all course requirements.
The First Quarter 2026 courses include Strategic Communication Course 3, A1 Photography Course 10, and A3 Video Operations Course 17.
Highlights of the ceremony included the formal inauguration of the courses and group photographs of the Acting Commandant with the newly inaugurated students at the NASPRI office complex.
