Keynote Lecture at AFCSC Jaji

His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, delivered the keynote lecture today at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna, during the final training exercise Haske Biyu 2025 for senior military officers both within and beyond Nigeria as well as other stakeholders in the security sector.

In a lecture titled “Strengthening Family Values as a Force for National Security: The Role of Traditional Institutions”, His Majesty underscored the vital role of family values, discipline, and the enduring influence of traditional institutions in securing and stabilizing the nation.

Addressing the participants, His Majesty emphasized that national security is not solely a matter of military strength, but one deeply rooted in the moral fabric of society. He called for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions and the armed forces, noting that values nurtured within families and communities lay the foundation for national cohesion and resilience.

Urging a national introspection, His Majesty stressed that addressing these deep-seated issues requires not only tactical responses but also a societal shift toward restoring core values. His remarks served as a powerful call to action, reminding all stakeholders that moral integrity, when upheld across society, becomes a force multiplier for peace and progress.

Ogiame commended the college and event organizers for extending the invitation and expressed hope that as participants move forward in their respective careers, they will carry the wisdom gained through their studies, integrating it into a broader, values-driven approach to national security and contributing meaningfully to a safer, more prosperous Nigeria.

His Majesty was afterwards warmly received by the Commandant of the Nigeria Defence Academy in a short but memorable reception at the Academy grounds. Speaking briefly to the cadets currently enrolled at the academy, His Majesty commended their dedication to service and admonished them to be good ambassadors of their families and the college as they conclude their training.

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