As part of the strategic
repositioning of the Nigerian Military, the Nigerian Army has
established a university in Biu, Borno State. The University will serve
as a solution centre for the technological and other operational
problems of the Nigerian Army, the military and the nation. The
institution is designed to create the critical mass required for
research, innovation, testing and development of military equipment in a
21st Century setting. This university will facilitate the creation of
the enabling environment that will enhance the accelerated development
and eventual production of modern military hardware in Nigeria.
Apart from being a unique university,
it will be a centre of excellence for learning, research and
technological development which is consistent with the compelling
requirements of 21st Century armies that strive to conceive, develop and
source their military platforms and other requirements locally. The new
university will promote excellence, ingenuity, creativity and
distinctive competence in intellectual outcomes.
The founding principles and philosophy of the
university are based on the creation of an interdisciplinary learning
environment, shared facilities and constant interaction among organs and
units, driven by the factors of self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
The University will therefore "utilise scientific and
technological knowledge to develop credible and creative capacity for
proffering solutions to the problems of the Nigerian Army, the military
as well as the nation".
Its vision is "to become a solution centre in
technology, research and development for the promotion of self-reliance,
creativity and innovation in addressing national security and
technological challenges" To achieve this, the University will "develop
highly skilled military and civilian manpower with distinctive
competence capable of providing technological solutions at short
notice"
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