Today’s edition of the NARC’s Weekly Subject Experts’ Presentation was held at Hall C TY Buratai Block. There were 2 presentations made by the Subject Experts covering India Sub-Continent, West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea respectively.
Brig Gen OD Donibo, the first presenter and Subject Expert for India Sub-Continent focused on Pakistan’s summon of United States Embassy staff over the Biden-Mudi statement. He noted the need for Nigeria to develop her foreign policy and relations with her neighbours to safeguard the nation’s interest and core values. He outlined a number of strategies for building an effective foreign policy, including diligent intelligence collecting and diplomatic dexterity.
Brig Gen OF Ohunyeye, the second presenter and Subject Expert for West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea highlighted the recent mob killing of a man accused of religious blasphemy in Sokoto. The presentation pointed out that blasphemy-related violence in Nigeria has continued on the rise due to lack of commitment by government and security agencies to bring justice against its perpetrators. He suggested ways to remedy blasphemy-related violence to include emplacement of public awareness mechanisms, early detection and implementation of legislation governing religious worship.
Attendees at the presentations were the Director of Research, Senior Research Fellows, Research Fellows, Consultants, senior officers and other staff of the Centre. Photos attached.
