UI to host high-level diplomatic talk on national security
By Segun Showunmi, Ibadan University of Ibadan (UI) will tomorrow host a high-level diplomatic discourse on challenges confronting Nigeria’s security architecture, at the institution’s Senior Staff Club. Recognising security is
By Segun Showunmi, Ibadan
University of Ibadan (UI) will tomorrow host a high-level diplomatic discourse on challenges confronting Nigeria’s security architecture, at the institution’s Senior Staff Club.
Recognising security is a multifaceted challenge that requires more than just kinetic solutions, the event is designed to provide intellectual frameworks for Nigeria’s most pressing challenges.
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The discourse titled: “Security in Nigeria: Where we are coming from, Where we are, Where we want to be”, follows the high-impact February edition of the event, which explored the intersection of “Artificial Intelligence and the 2027 Elections”.
A statement by organisers said a panel of distinguished experts had been assembled to chart a definitive path toward national stability through a multidisciplinary lens.
The statement said a renowned authority in African History, Peace and Conflict Studies, Prof. Isaac Albert, would lead the discourse.
“As the pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies at UI and a former federal delegate to Nigeria’s 2014 National Conference, Albert brings decades of experience in conflict analysis and early warning systems.
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“Having honed his expertise at the United Nations International Leadership Academy, his presentation is expected to provide a meticulous historical autopsy of Nigeria’s security evolution, along with strategic foresight into emerging threats.
“The panel will be moderated by the Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
An expert in Population Economics, Olaniyan brings a unique analytical lens to the table, exploring how demographic dividends and age structure dynamics intersect with national security and economic stability.
“Adding a critical layer of semiotic analysis is Prof. Nelson Fashina of the Department of English, UI. A Fulbright Scholar and traditional high chief, Fashina is expected to delve into the cultural narratives and sociolinguistic nuances that influence national identity and social cohesion, as well as the socio-political narratives driving conflict. His reputation for principled engagement adds a grassroots perspective to the panel’s academic rigour.’’
