NDA, society collaborate to foster peace studies

NDA, society collaborate to foster peace studies

Collaboration

By Hussaina Yakubu

Kaduna, June 10, 2024 (NAN) -The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is set to partner with the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) to enhance the study and practice of peace to better manage Nigeria’s security.

 John Ochai, Commandant of the NDA, stated this during a courtesy visit by the SPSP’s delegation led by its President, Nathaniel Awuapila, on Monday in Kaduna.

 The visit was in preparation for the 2024 International Conference of the SPSP, scheduled to be held from July 1-5, 2024.

The 18th edition of the conference, themed “Community Engagement: Networking Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Capabilities for Tackling Insecurity in Africa,” will be hosted by the NDA.

 Retired Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, former Chief of Army Staff will chair the conference while Prof. Freedom Onuoha from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, will deliver the keynote address.

Ochai highlighted that NDA as a research University offering numerous courses in peace studies, has significantly contributed to national and international security.

 He emphasized the importance of intellectual engagement in enhancing Nigeria’s peacekeeping efforts and integrating societal perspectives into government policy.

 Awuapila described the upcoming conference as a crucial event for addressing the security challenges in Africa.

He said that the theme focuses on examining both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to managing insecurity on the continent.

Awuapila expressed appreciation for the NDA’s strategic partnership and its offer to host the conference.

 He stated that the event would provide a platform for peace scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to engage in robust discussions.

 The conference will feature scholarly presentations and sessions for policymakers to analyze priority security issues.

He also said that the plenary sessions would address various aspects of managing insecurity in Africa, with the participation of  over 100 experts from Africa, USA, Canada,  UK and Nigeria.

He explained  that during the conference, the NDA Commandant and Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State would be formally inducted as fellows of SPSP. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng.)

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Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani