The Republic of Equatorial Guinea strengthened military training with the graduation of 290 Equatorial Guineans from the Military Training Centre of Musola. The Vice Presidentof the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, oversaw the drills and graduation ceremony of the cadets.
The Vice President praised the graduates and military instructors for their hard work and determination in completing their instruction and defending of Equatorial Guinea.
The Vice President also highlighted the importance of the values of Equatorial Guinea as well as the high standard to which the military of Equatorial Guinea is held.
As head of defense and state security, the Vice President exercises oversight and policy guidance over the nation’s defense and military forces, police institutions, and immigration, while ministers of defense and national security manage the functions of their ministries. The Ministry of Defense encompasses the country’s ground, air and naval forces. The Ministry of National Security encompasses police forces and control of immigration and borders.