By Dele Ogbodo
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT), has commenced a 5-day training programme in security management across all sphere.
The training has its theme: “Managing Defence in a Wider Security Context training, commenced on Monday and will end 26 January 2024, at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Conference Hall in Abuja.
The training will attract gather experts in security management across all sphere.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, who was represented at the occasion by Major General HI Mabeokwe, the Director Peacekeeping Operations DHQ, encouraged participants to focus on the training while extending a warm welcome and gratitude to the BMATT training team. The participants includes military personnel drawn from various West African countries.
In a statement signed by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier Tukur Gusau, said the training curriculum is designed to address the challenges of managing defence in the context of broader security considerations. 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.
The sessions will feature syndicated presentations and exercises 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.
This collaborative efforts between the DHQ and BMATT underscores the commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in defence management within the West African region. 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.