Buratai, Bajowa, Gambari, others to discuss national security at Lagos confab

Amidst escalating issues within the nation’s security architecture, the Institute of Security Nigeria (ISN) has concluded plans to host its 18th international conference in Lagos, with top political office holders, security chieftains, diplomats, traditional rulers, academia and media practitioners in attendance. The conference, with the theme ” expanding frontiers of innovations in security enhancement and nation building in Nigeria,” will be attended by the Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd); Elder Statesman and Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Major General Olu Bajowa (rtd); Nigeria’s Former Permanent Representative in the United Nations, Professor Ibrahim Gambari; the Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, among others.

The Deputy President and Chief Executive Officer of ISN, Mr. Adebayo Akinade explained that the conference would illuminate practical innovations for the strengthening of national security, while safeguarding rights and democratic governance; share evidence-based policies and operational best practices across the security ecosystem; forge actionable public-private-civic partnerships for prevention, protection, response and recovery; and identity legislative, institutional and technological reforms for sustainable impact. According to Akinade, “Nigeria’s security renewal hinges on innovation, anchored in law, oversight ethics and human security. “Technology without governance is insufficient. Governance without capacity is ineffective. Collaboration between federal, states, local governments, communities and the private sector must be systematic and not episodic. With sustained political will and professional leadership, reforms are achievable within a relatively short period and will deliver measurable improvements in safety, confidence and national development.

The conference, scheduled for Saturday, November 29, will attract thousands of physical and virtual participants, including senior officers from the armed forces, police, Department of State Services, academia, civil servants, corporate security directors, the media, student groups, among others. Buratai is expected to deliver the keynote address at the conference.