Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is set to host security professionals from across the globe for the first ASIS International Sub-Saharan African conference, which aims to propose and explore new ideas for improving security in Africa.
The 2023 conference, themed “Managing security risks in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous, Digital (VUCAD) Africa”, is scheduled for July 26-28.
It is expected to have Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Security Service Chiefs, FCTA Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola, ASIS President, and other keynote speakers from Ghana, South Africa, Europe, and around the world.
Making this disclosure during a media chat with select journalists, Edward Orim, the Chairman of ASIS Abuja Chapter and Chairman of the local organizing committee for the conference stated that the event, which was previously only a West African gathering, will have over 200 physical attendees and about 150 joining online.
According to him, the conference will help identify vulnerabilities and encourage and support the government, especially those responsible for curbing insecurity, with new ideas to improve security in Africa.
Orim explained that the Association, formerly known as the American Society for Industrial Security, is a globally recognised industrial security body with about 34,000 members.
He said, “We normally have conferences between Africa, Europe, Asia, and America, but for now, we are having the African conference, which Abuja is hosting. While July 26th will be the law enforcement and military appreciation cocktail dinner, the 27th will be the opening ceremony, and for the last day, there are various activities.”
“For instance, in Nigeria, the current administration is taking the fight against bandits and criminal elements very seriously. Recently, the new chief of Army Staff said there will be no negotiation with these guys again, and they should surrender their arms.”
“So, I think this is what this conference will help to highlight and encourage. This is why we are having a military and law enforcement dinner to appreciate them that they are doing the right thing, which they should continue.”
“We are collaborating with the FCTA, as they are our host, and this is not the first time it is holding in Africa. By September, we will be having the international conference in Dallas, USA, and members will be going for course training abroad to have more knowledge and wider opportunities to combat the security menace we have.”
“I would like to encourage members of the public and law enforcement agencies to find time and register for the conference in person, as there are many benefits they will gain from participating.”
“One of the main benefits we need to gain is to have members networking. Most times, those working in government, by the time they are getting to retire, come out and cannot fit into society, and they will start going into farming and so on. But this body is certified, which helps members to have a plan for life after active service.”
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