Education
Why We Established Centre for Security and Legal Studies- Uni Abuja VC
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Pro. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, says the gap in use of non-kinetic approach to tackling insecurity in Nigeria prompted establishment of the Centre for Security and Legal Studies.Na’Allah said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the inauguration of the centre and maiden symposium with the theme, “Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Application in the Fight against Insurgency.
“The vice chancellor stressed that the centre would offer courses that would be directly beneficial to the country in terms of security. He said while the use of kinetic approach by the military has played a big role in tackling insecurity, much more would be achieved if credence was given to non-kinetic approach, which involved research and development.He pointed out that “the university is central to the development of any nation and today one of the major challenges we are faced with is security.“No doubt the military is putting in its best in this regard but the academia needs to be up and doing in contributing its quota to this fight through research and development.“This is because the 21st century security challenges cannot be tackled only the barrels of the gun.“Gadgets of war may play a little part but high level intelligence is needed.“So, what this centre is trying to do is bring research into focus with regards to security,” he said.Na’Allah called on other tertiary institutions to think in the same direction as the University of Abuja, to collectively tackle insecurity in Nigeria.“It is time our nation realises that the solution to many of our challenges lies with the tertiary institutions, particularly the universities.“Even the ministries that ought to complement the effort if the universities in terms of research are no where to be found.“It is so disheartening that the various ministries both at the state and federal levels do not set money aside for research and development.“Any economy that wants meaningful development ought to set money aside for research institutions to compete in finding solutions to problems,” he said.The vice chancellor assured that the University of Abuja was ready to lead and work with relevant organisations in finding solution to the country’s problems, particularly insecurity.The Keynote Speaker at the event, Abubakar Suleiman said Nigeria was facing serious threat to its peace and security.While commending efforts of all stakeholders in finding solution to the problem, Suleiman said research and development was critical.“Security is not military force, though it may involve it, security is not traditional military activity, though it encompasses it, security is not military hardware, though it may include it. Security is development and without development, there can be no security.“It has been realised that raw military power alone cannot defeat the insurgents and other criminal elements.“Today, stakeholders and government itself are beginning to appreciate the value of the non-kinetic approach to the fight against terrorism and insurgency and has taken several steps to deploy more aspects of this strategy.“It is expected that in view of the many successes being achieved, government will intensify effort in furthering the benefits of the non-kinetic approach in this fight against insecurity in the country,” he said.The Director, Centre for Security and Legal Studies, Dr Arinze Abuah, said the centre was established to provide cutting edge degree and non degree programmes for aspiring candidates.He said programmes were carefully designed to cover the fields of legal and security concerns suitable for working class professionals.According to him, the programmes are also designed for candidates to obtain higher degree without disrupting their existing job functions.“The centre has two academic units, security studies and legal studies.“Our mission is to provide high impact programmes of studies, discussion and research that will birth implementable, sustainable and replicable solutions and ideas to address existing and emerging security and legal issues within appropriate legal frameworks.“For a start, we are rolling out six academic programmes which are mix of Masters and post graduate diplomas that include Criminology and Security Sudies, Legal Studies as well as Human Rights and Social Justice,” he said. The occasion was attended by representatives from the military and paramilitary agencies as well as other stakeholders.(NAN)
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has re-scheduled the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination into Federal Unity Colleges and the entrance examination into Federal Government Academy, Suleja.
This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by Azeez Sani, acting Director, Information and Digital Communication of the council.
Sani stated that the common entrance examination earlier scheduled for April 20, 2024, would now hold on June 1, 2024.
He also said that the entrance examination for Gifted and Talented Children into Federal Government Academy, Suleja, earlier scheduled to hold on May 4,
2024 would now hold on May 25, 2024.
He added that the rescheduling of the two examinations was due to low enrollment of candidates.
He enjoined candidates, parents, guardians, schools and relevant stakeholders to take note of the new dates.
Sani said that registration of candidates would continue till the new dates of the examinations. (NAN)
By Eddy Ochigbo
No fewer than six Nigerian Universities have been selected to benefit from the 15 Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme Projects funded by the European Union (EU) with €27 million under the flagship Youth Mobility for Africa.
Permanent Secretary, of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs.
Didi Walson-Jack, who signed the agreement at the Global Gateway High-Level Event on Education in Brussels, said Nigeria would also benefit from the regional Team Europe Initiative on Opportunity-driven Skills, Vocational Education and Training in AfricaUnder the initiative, the European Union would spend €27 million, allocating €1.
8 million to each of the Projects in the education and healthcare sectors in Africa.These Projects, which are to be facilitated by various Universities, aim to enhance learning mobility opportunities for Students, Trainees, and Staff across the Continent, focusing on developing high-level green and digital skills.
The participating Universities include the University of Lagos, the University of Port-Harcourt, Ebonyi State University, the Federal University of Technology, and the University of Nigeria.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the police have warned candidates preparing for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against patronising fake websites.
The two bodies gave the warning at a joint news conference in Abuja on Saturday.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said there were several fake websites created by unscrupulous individuals with the intention of misleading candidates.
He urged candidates to be wary of their tactics, saying the fake web sites were designed to deceive innocent candidates into providing personal details such as registration numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers.
“Both JAMB and the Nigeria Police Force condemn these fraudulent activities and hereby reiterate the readiness to safeguard the interests of candidates and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
“We urge parents, guardians, and all stakeholders to ensure that candidates print their UTME Notification Slips only from the Board’s approved website: www.jamb.gov.ng.
“Candidates can print their slips from the comfort of their homes or visit any of the over 700 accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide,” he said.
Adejobi explained that the force was familiar with the tactics employed by fraudsters, especially during the annual assessment and admission exercises.
He, therefore, said that both organisations was actively sensitising candidates and the public about these deceptive practices.
“Any candidate who visits these fake sites will definitely have unreliable information and thereby miss out in the forthcoming exams.
“Candidates are advised to print their UTME Notification Slips before Friday, 19th April, 2024, to access vital information about their examinations.
“Any website other than www.jamb.gov.ng offering UTME slip printing services is fake and designed to defraud candidates,” he said.
He also called on candidates to beware of web sites offering ‘live’ questions and answers, as they were false and deceptive, saying that accessing such materials was prohibited.
He further said the board was partnering with the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to address online scam-related issues seamlessly.
He assured candidates and the public of the force firm dedication to ensuring a fair and transparent examination process.
He also stressed that the Inspector General of Police had ordered the NPF-NCCC to go after scammers and fraudsters who engage in cyber related crimes and create phishing sites/portals.
On his part, the JAMB spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, pledged the Board’s commitment to continue in playing its role
He, therefore, urged candidates to ignore any unsolicited messages noting that they were from elements who aim at defrauding candidates.
The 2024 UTME is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 19, and end on April 29. (NAN)
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