*COMMANDANT COURTESY VISIT TO ALHAJI AHMED NUHU BAMALLI CFR | EMIR OF ZAZZAU* On the May 28, 2025, the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Major General AK Ibrahim, OFR, paid a courtesy visit to His Highness Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, the Emir of Zazzau, at his palace in Zaria. During the visit, Major General Ibrahim formally informed the Emir about his new role as Commandant, following the recent re-deployment of personnel in the Nigerian Army. He sought the Emir’s cooperation in fulfilling the NDA's primary mandate of training officers for the armed forces of Nigeria and allied African nations. Major General Ibrahim highlighted that the NDA was established over six decades ago to cater to the growing demand for officers in post-independence Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of partnerships with traditional rulers and other stakeholders to enhance both economic development and security in the nation. The Commandant invited the Emir to deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Leadership Seminar dedicated to the legacy of the famous Queen Amina of Zazzau. He also informed the Emir about the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the 72 Regular Course (RC) Cadets, scheduled for September 2025, and extended a formal invitation for him to attend as the royal father of the day. Major General Ibrahim concluded his remarks by wishing the Emir a long reign, stability, and good health while reassuring him of the armed forces' ongoing support for peace and stability in the Emirate and beyond. In response, the Emir of Zazzau reminisced about his school days at Government College Kaduna, reflecting on the military discipline instilled at the NDA, which also benefited students in his college. "I recall those days; the standard of discipline in the NDA was being replicated in our college, making us beneficiaries of good military traditions," he stated. The Emir expressed his best wishes for Major General Ibrahim’s tenure, stating, "Judging from your antecedents, the NDA is lucky to have you as Commandant." Several Dignitaries accompaned the Commandant including Major General AB Mohammed, the Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army; Professor Isa Garba, Academy Provost; Commodore ST Lengaya, Director of Coordination; Air Commodore SA Buhari, Director of Logistics; Colonel MS Jafar, Chief Instructor Army Wing; and Lieutenant Colonel OD Oyelakin, the Academy Adjutant. The visit was witnessed by members of the Zazzau Emirate Council, district heads, and palace staff. The visit was hitch - free, and Commandant has since returned to base.