The Kwara Garment Factory in Ilorin hosted participants of Senior Course 47 from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna State, as part of their study tour of Kwara State on Monday.

The delegation, led by Colonel Usman Hashim Muhammed and comprising senior military officers from Nigeria's Armed Forces and allied nations, was warmly welcomed by Hajia Bukola Adedeji, Managing Director of the factory.

During the tour, Hajia Adedeji highlighted the factory's contributions to industrialisation, job creation, and economic diversification. She guided the visitors through the production process-from fabric cutting to garment finishing-and showcased the facility's skilled workforce and modern machinery.

Also present was the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ganiyu Shuaib, who noted that the visit was part of a broader tour of key institutions in Kwara. The objective, he said, was to deepen the participants' understanding of governance and national development strategies.

Speaking during the visit, Colonel Muhammed praised both the Kwara State Government and the management of the garment factory for their warm reception. He explained that the study tour, tagged "Harnessing Grassroots Intelligence for Enhancing Internal Security" aims to strengthen civil-military relations, encourage community engagement, and explore how economic initiatives contribute to national security and sustainable development.

He commended the factory's operational structure and its impact on youth empowerment and poverty reduction through job creation.

The visit included interactive sessions between course participants and factory staff, highlighting how grassroots economic ventures like the garment factory can play a vital role in promoting peace and security.

The Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, is Nigeria's premier institution for training mid-level officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces and allied countries for higher command and staff responsibilities.

To commemorate the visit, the delegation received branded souvenirs such as T-shirts and caps as tokens of appreciation.

The visit reinforced the critical link between economic empowerment and internal security and showcased the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in building a secure and prosperous nation.