President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday received participants of the National Defence College, Course-33 at the State House. During the meeting, the President called on all Nigerians to collectively invoke a strong sense of patriotism in order to consolidate the nation’s greatness and safeguard its sovereignty.

Speaking to the participants, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of national unity and civic responsibility, urging citizens to contribute positively to the development and security of Nigeria. He highlighted that the protection of the country’s sovereignty requires the active engagement of both the military and the civilian population.

The President also praised the National Defence College for its role in training and preparing leaders capable of addressing complex security challenges while promoting strategic thinking and national resilience.

This engagement reflects the administration’s commitment to fostering collaboration between the government, the armed forces, and citizens in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and sustaining national development.