The Mission of the National Defence College is:
To impart knowledge and develop expertise and
skills of selected senior military and civilian officers through
a firm understanding of the essential factors that impact on
national security and prepare them for higher responsibilities
at operational and strategic levels in national and international
assignments.
The Objectives of the College are to:
- Prepare senior military and civilian officers for
operational and strategic level responsibilities at national and
international environments.
- Underpin leadership and command functions with a firm
understanding of geographical considerations affecting Nigeria,
Africa and the world at large.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of elements of national
power which will aid in the formulation of grand national
strategy.
- Provide knowledge of the political and strategic framework
for policy making and operations in joint and multinational
environments.
- Relate within a democratic framework, the higher management
of defence to the broader national interests.
- Undertake advanced academic research at national strategic
policy level.
- Proffer policy recommendations on specific national and
international issues that border on national security.
