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Boko urges stronger discipline in the army

President Duma Boko urged newly graduated officers to uphold discipline PIC: DAILY NEWSBW
President Duma Boko urged newly graduated officers to uphold discipline PIC: DAILY NEWSBW

President Duma Boko urged newly graduated officers to uphold discipline, integrity, and selfless service as they join the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) at a time of complex national and regional security challenges.

The President said this whilst officiating the commissioning of Officer Cadets Class 46 of 2025 that was held at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) recently. Boko said the ceremony marked not only the personal achievement of the cadets, but also the collective strength and enduring values that define the BDF.

“This occasion is not only a time for graduands to celebrate personal achievements, but also to celebrate the collective strength and enduring values which define our Defence Force and our beloved nation,” he said.

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