On Friday, 23 October 2026, the Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN), held the graduation ceremony for 19 participants of Command Level Officers’ Course 9 (CLC 9), comprising 18 commanders and one lieutenant commander in the Nigerian Navy (NN). The ceremony, held at the College Auditorium, marked the successful completion of the course and the culmination of an intensive period of professional military education.
In his welcome address, the Commandant NWCN, Rear Admiral MA Muye commended the graduating participants for their dedication, discipline and resilience throughout the course. He emphasized the importance of translating knowledge and skills acquired into practical leadership and effective command performance. He further urged the graduating participants to apply the insights gained during the course in their respective appointments, noting that their ability to integrate professional experience with sound command and leadership principles would be critical to their effectiveness in command responsibilities.
In his address, the Special Guest of Honour and Chief Staff Officer, Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral S Ibrahim, congratulated the graduating participants on the successful completion of the course. He charged them to uphold the core values and professional standards of the NN while making meaningful contributions to the discharge of its statutory responsibilities. He also urged the graduates to serve as worthy ambassadors of both the NN and the College through exemplary leadership, professionalism and commitment to service.
The graduation of CLC 9 participants represents another significant milestone in the NN’s continuous efforts to develop competent officers capable of assuming higher command responsibilities. It also underscores the importance of professional military education in strengthening leadership, improving managerial effectiveness and enhancing operational readiness across the Service.
