The Alumni Associations of the National Institute (AANI) and National Defence College (AANDEC), have agreed to forge a common front and harmonise their efforts towards matters of national significance.

This is contained in a statement by the Publicity Secretary of AANI, retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, on Tuesday in Abuja.

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS) alumni association is simply known as Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI)

Usman said the the President of AANI, Amb. Emmanuel Okafor and the President of AANDEC, retired Air Commodore Darlington Abdullahi, made the commitment during a courtesy visit by AANI on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to him, with an unwavering commitment to collaboration, the AANI President articulated the purpose of the visit as one of establishing connections and understanding.

“Recognising the profound commonalities between AANI and AANDEC, Okafor underscored the necessity to solidify this partnership, enabling them to harmonise their efforts towards matters of national significance, ultimately speaking as a unified voice on issues of mutual concern.

“A genuine appeal for continued support and collaboration echoed through his words, urging AANDEC’s active participation in upcoming AANI events,” he said.

In his response, the President of AANDEC, Abdullahi, expressed gratitude for AANI’s visit and the enduring relationship that both associations had nurtured over time.

He emphasised the imperative of elevating and sustaining the connection, adding that the history, objectives, and vision of AANDEC underlined their shared commitment to national development.

According to AANI spokesman, together, these two distinguished alum associations have embarked on a transformative journey of cooperation, standing united to amplify their collective voice and contribute significantly to the nation’s progress.

He said that executive members of the two associations were present at the event, which was further marked by the exchange of souvenirs, publications, and a group photograph.