Violent Conflict: Centre pledges enhanced capacity for peacekeepers

The Commandant, Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAIPKC), Maj.-Gen. Ademola Adedoja, says the centre is committed to enhancing peacekeeping operations in Nigeria and African continent through training.
Adedoja gave the assurance at the inauguration ceremony of the Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course 36/2024, organised by the centre in Abuja.
The course was sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in conjunction with the Government of Japan.
He said that the inauguration represented an essential step forward in their collective efforts to ensure the pro-activeness of peacekeepers in the aspect of protection of civilians in conflicts zones.
He added that the course also demonstrated the commitment of international partners to support MLAILPKC in delivering quality and realistic training to potential peacekeepers.
According to him, the course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the performance of Comprehensive Protection of Civilian functions in an integrated peace operations environment.
”This course will also provide participants with the expertise and strategies necessary to protect civilians in conflict zones.
”It will also serve as measures to win the heart and minds of the local indigene in conflict and post conflict environment among others.
”The MLAILPKC in conjunction with other collaborations are showcasing the profound truth that the protection and promotion of human rights is a collective endeavour that transcends government and institutional responsibilities.”
The commandant also said that the course was aligned with the UN training standards and qualified participants to be deployed in integrated peacekeeping operations such as UN, AU and ECOWAS missions.
He added that the participants would be empowered to impact positive changes and contributes to enhancing peace, security and safety of the citizens in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.(NAN)