Insecurity: DHQ , British conduct regional security training in Abuja

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with the British Military Advisory Training Team (BMATT), has initiated a 5-day training program, with the theme: “Managing Defence in a Wider Security Context.”

This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau.

According to the statement, the training, which is held from 22 January to 26 January this year at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Conference Hall, Asokoro, Abuja is expected to gather experts in security management across all sphere.

It explained that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa who was represented at the occasion by Major General HI Mabeokwe, the Director of Peacekeeping Operations DHQ, urged participants to focus on the training while extending a warm welcome and gratitude to the BMATT training team.

It added that the training curriculum was designed to address the challenges of managing defence in the context of broader security considerations.

According to it, 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”.

The participants includes military personnel drawn from various West African countries.