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Nigerian Defence Academy Successful Candidate’s Notice 2025 | NDA 77 Regular Course |
Nigerian Defence Academy Successful Candidate’s Notice 2025 for reserve candidates of the 77 Regular Course. Report to NDA Kaduna on 21–22 September 2025.
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially announced an important update for candidates who took part in the Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB) for the 77 Regular Course. If you were previously listed as a reserve candidate, this notice is for you. The Academy has directed all reserve candidates to report to NDA Kaduna for training on Sunday, 21 September 2025.
Any reserve candidate who fails to report by Monday, 22 September 2025 will forfeit his or her admission slot. This update underscores the Academy’s commitment to discipline, punctuality, and fairness in its admission process.
NDA Successful Candidate’s Notice 2025: Key Instructions
The Academy Registrar has outlined the following details for all affected candidates:
- Date of reporting: Sunday, 21 September 2025.
- Final deadline: Monday, 22 September 2025.
- Location: Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.
- Status: Only reserve candidates listed in the NDA 77 Regular Course admission list.
Candidates are also advised to carefully follow the reporting instructions available on the NDA official website and its verified social media handles. For further confirmation, the same notice was published in the Daily Trust and The Sun Newspaper on 19 August 2025.
What Reserve Candidates Should Prepare Before Reporting
Before heading to Kaduna, reserve candidates should ensure they are fully prepared. Here are the essential steps:
- Check your status online – Confirm your name on the list of reserve candidates through the official NDA portal.
- Review reporting guidelines – Read all instructions carefully to avoid disqualification.
- Prepare required documents – Bring along your admission letter, medical report, and original credentials.
- Pack accordingly – Follow the Academy’s published kit list, including uniforms, personal items, and essentials.
- Arrive early – Punctuality is key; arriving late may lead to loss of your slot.
Why This Notice Matters
Being on the reserve list means that a slot was held for you pending space availability. The 2025 NDA Successful Candidate’s Notice offers these reserves an opportunity to secure their admission and begin military training. However, any delay beyond the stated dates will result in forfeiture of the opportunity, and no extensions will be granted.
The NDA emphasizes discipline and punctuality as part of its training ethos, and this announcement serves as a reminder of the Academy’s high standards.
About the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)
The Nigerian Defence Academy is Nigeria’s premier military university, located in Kaduna. It trains officer cadets for commissioning into the Nigerian Armed Forces — Army, Navy, and Air Force. Since its establishment in 1964, NDA has produced thousands of officers who now serve as leaders within and outside the country.
The institution combines rigorous academic programs with intensive military training, preparing cadets for leadership roles in defense and national security. Admission into NDA is highly competitive, requiring strong academic qualifications, physical fitness, and character assessment.
If you are among the NDA 2025 reserve candidates, act fast:
- Visit the official NDA website today to review your reporting instructions.
- Make travel arrangements to Kaduna on time.
- Ensure you have all required documents and kits ready.
The Nigerian Defence Academy Successful Candidate’s Notice 2025 is a final reminder for all reserve candidates of the 77 Regular Course. Report to NDA Kaduna on 21 September 2025, or latest by 22 September 2025, to secure your admission. Missing this deadline means losing your spot permanently.
For official details and updates, always rely on the NDA website, its social media channels, and verified national newspapers.
Don’t delay — this is your chance to join the ranks of Nigeria’s finest officer cadets.