A 20-member delegation from Nigeria’s National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has paid a working visit to Ghana as part of a strategic study tour. Apexnewsgh reports
The delegation, currently undertaking the Executive Intelligence Management Course 18, is researching non-state actors in security management, with a focus on issues, challenges, and prospects for peace and development in Africa.
The visit aims to better understand the complex security threats confronting Ghana and how the country is addressing these challenges through coordinated national and regional efforts. Head of the delegation, Mr. Rafiu Bolarinwa Adekunle, Director of Research and Library Studies at NISS, explained that the study tour is designed to help participants explore practical strategies and best practices to tackle Nigeria’s own evolving security threats.
The findings from the tour will be compiled into actionable recommendations for the Nigerian government. The delegation was warmly received by Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, who commended them for choosing Ghana as a destination for strategic learning.
During the engagement, the Principal General Staff Officer (PGSO), Brigadier General Ben Gah, delivered a presentation on Ghana’s current security landscape. He noted that while the country’s northern borders remain vulnerable to spillover threats from extremist groups in the Sahel, Ghana has so far not experienced any direct violent extremism.
Brig. Gen. Gah outlined key non-state threats confronting Ghana, including cyber-attacks, illegal mining (galamsey), maritime insecurity, armed robbery, human trafficking, and herdsmen-related violence. He highlighted several strategic interventions and collaborative efforts aimed at curbing these threats and maintaining national security.
The visit demonstrates the longstanding diplomatic and defence relations between Ghana and Nigeria. The Deputy Minister for Defence acknowledged the strong ties between the two countries and expressed his appreciation for the delegation’s interest in Ghana’s security management practices.
The study tour provides a valuable opportunity for the Nigerian delegation to learn from Ghana’s experiences in security management and develop practical strategies to address their own security challenges. The findings and recommendations from the tour will contribute to enhancing security cooperation between Ghana and Nigeria and promoting peace and stability in the region.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
