Attendants included a host of senior officials from the Ministry of Defence.

The ceremony took place at the Staff Academy within the Combined Military Services Academy (EMIA) in Yaounde and focused on the award of diplomas to the graduates, who spent five months of efforts, dedication and sacrifice.

The course was attended by 96 officers at the Major and Captain ranks, all from the National Gendarmerie, the Army, the Air Force, the Navy and the National Fire Brigade, with the notable presence of 03 officers from the Central African Republic.

The course ended with a pass rate of 93%. The 16 officers from the National Gendarmerie all passed in flying colours with an average of 10/20 or higher, which was a prerequisite for graduation.