The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, in collaboration with the British Military Advisory Training Team, BMATT, has initiated a 5-day training programme, with the theme: ‘Managing Defence in a Wider Security Context.’
The training which started on 22 January and end on 26 January 2024 at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Conference Hall, Asokoro, Abuja is expected to gather experts in security management across all sphere.
The Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa who was represented at the occasion by the Director Peacekeeping Operations, DHQ, Major General HI Mabeokwe encouraged participants to focus on the training while extending a warm welcome and gratitude to the BMATT training team.
The Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau who disclosed this said that “the participants includes military personnel drawn from various West African countries.”
General Gusau noted that the training curriculum is designed to address the challenges of managing defence in the context of broader security considerations.
According to him, “the sessions will feature syndicated presentations and 1exercises to facilitate interactive learning. Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Spencer, Dr Caroline Midelewright, and other directing staff are slated to deliver the lectures, providing valuable insights and expertise to the participants.”
He said that “this collaborative efforts between the DHQ and BMATT underscores the commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in defence management within the West African region.”
Expectantly, Lectures will cover a range of relevant topics, including Regional Security and the New World Order, Challenges for Human Security in West Africa in the 21st Century, International Human Rights Law, Rules of Engagement, and Maintaining Integrity in Complex Security Environments, among others.
By fostering international cooperation and sharing best practices, the training aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the participating military personnel in addressing evolving security challenges.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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