Magelang – Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto accompanied President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in inaugurating the main building of the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang Regency, Central Java, on Monday (29/1).
Prabowo arrived at the location at 9:25 am and was welcomed by the Governor of Akmil, Major General R. Sidharta Wisnu Graha, to review the preparations and provide guidance before the main event.
Then, at exactly 11:00 AM, Jokowi arrived at Akmil after previously visiting the Blabak Market, Magelang Regency, to monitor the prices of nine basic necessities (sembako). Jokowi, who was wearing a black batik with gold pattern, was welcomed by Prabowo, who was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt and a black cap.
Also seen were the TNI Commander Agus Subiyanto, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak, Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali, and Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo who welcomed Jokowi’s arrival at Akmil.
Then, Prabowo together with Jokowi, the commander, the chief of police, and the chiefs of staff and retired generals went straight into the main hall to tour the building before the inauguration began.
After completing the building inspection tour, Jokowi delivered a speech in front of the Akmil cadets. He said that the construction of the main hall will support better facilities for cadet learning activities.
“The construction of this 8,068 square meter main hall will encourage cadets to learn better, because the educational facilities at Akmil will become more complete, advanced, and modern,” said Jokowi.
“This main hall can be used as a center for academic activities and military events,” he added.
Meanwhile, Prabowo said that the main hall is part of efforts to realize the grand vision of developing and improving educational facilities in military institutions.
“It is expected to have a central role in shaping the character, mentality, and intellect of future TNI leaders and national leaders,” said Prabowo.
He also hopes that the construction of new facilities will improve the quality and standards of cadet education. “And it can increase the competitiveness of young soldiers on the international stage,” Prabowo continued.
The main building of Akmil Magelang is built on an area of 8,306 square meters with a breakdown of 3,328 square meters for the first floor, 2,617 square meters for the second floor, and the third floor also at 2,617 square meters. In addition, there is also a renovation of the dining area for 1,200 cadets. (SENOPATI) Source: https://prabowosubianto.com/prabowo-renovasi-graha-utama-akmil-diresmikan-jokowi/