The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) into a leading institution for specialised military and civilian capacity building, with plans to embark on major infrastructure development at the university.
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, gave the assurance while receiving the University’s Governing Council at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
General Musa said the government would continue to provide strategic support to the institution, describing NAUB as a critical platform for equipping military personnel and civilians with the technical and operational expertise needed to tackle emerging security challenges.
To strengthen specialised skills across the security sector, the Minister disclosed that the Ministry of Defence would work closely with the Nigerian military to fully utilise the 30 per cent admission quota reserved for military personnel.
He noted that as the country advances towards a technology-driven future, members of the Armed Forces, Ministry staff and the general public should take advantage of the university’s cutting-edge academic and technological programmes.
A major highlight of the meeting was the commitment by the Minister and the University’s Governing Council to urgently improve infrastructure on the campus. Among the proposed projects is the construction of a state-of-the-art Centre for Military Performance Management, expected to be the first of its kind in Africa.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation and Pioneer Pro-Chancellor of NAUB, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd), commended General Musa for what he described as his visionary leadership and strategic contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s defence architecture.
Buratai also expressed appreciation for the Minister’s commitment to the Armed Forces and pledged the university’s continued dedication to academic excellence, research and national service.
