Precious Nwonu, Enugu
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially released the comprehensive list of successful and reserve candidates short-listed for admission into the 78 Regular Combatant Course (78RC).
The announcement follows the rigorous Armed Forces Selection Board exercise for the 78 Regular Course, which took place from July 4 to August 19, 2026. Candidates who emerged successful from this screening have now been formally offered admission into the prestigious military academy.
According to a public notice shared via the NDA’s official X handle on Wednesday, which was signed by the Academy Registrar, Brigadier General OA Ogunleye, all successful candidates are required to report to the NDA Ribadu Campus (Old Site) in Kaduna on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The Academy gave a strict deadline, warning that any candidate who fails to report by Monday, September 14, 2026, “will forfeit his or her place.”
The statement clarified that only selected candidates are expected to report to the Academy, where they will be formally received at the Drill Shed located at the NDA Old Site, Ribadu Cantonment.
Meanwhile, the NDA noted that candidates placed on the reserve list “may be called as the need arises through their registered e-mails and phone numbers.”
Upon arrival, successful candidates are directed to present the original copies of all their credentials. These mandatory documents include:
- First School Leaving Certificate
- Primary School Testimonial
- WAEC/NECO results
- Senior Secondary School Testimonial
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Letter of State of Origin
The Academy heavily stressed that candidates must also present the “original copy of duly endorsed Parent/Guardian Consent Form,” categorically warning that photocopies would not be accepted under any circumstance.
“Any candidate who fails to present originals of the stated documents will not be accepted into the Academy,” the official notice stated.
In addition to academic and administrative credentials, successful candidates must bring a specified list of clothing, footwear, sportswear, bedding, and personal items. These requirements include:
- Black and white trousers
- A dark-coloured lounge suit
- National dress
- Black cover shoes
- White and brown canvas shoes
- Football boots
- A hockey stick
- White shirts and socks
- Bed sheets
- A pressing iron
Female candidates are under specific instructions to additionally bring black low-heel cover shoes, dark-coloured lounge skirts, black or blue short tights, and trouser suits.
Furthermore, the NDA has directed all selected candidates to log onto the JAMB portal to upload their O’Level results before arriving at the Academy.
Candidates who were not assigned their preferred academic department must also use the JAMB portal to effect the necessary change of course. All selected candidates are required to formally accept their admission offer through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) prior to reporting.
Finally, the military institution issued a strict regulatory warning regarding the initial phase of training. Selected candidates will be completely barred from receiving any visitors or leaving the Academy grounds during their first three months of training.
“Selected candidates and their parents are to please note the above for strict compliance,” the notice concluded.
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