The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji Nigeria has hosted a joint Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency (CTCOIN) Seminar which is part of the CTCOIN package for the Senior Course Curriculum.
The is a bi-annual event with the theme, " Optimizing the Whole of Society Approach in Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations," was also in line with the objectives of the College, which is to develop the professional knowledge and competence of the student officers in other to prepare them for increased responsibilities in command and staff functions.
In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour and Commander Infantry Corps, Maj Gen CG Musa mentioned that effective counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations involve issues like good governance, population security as well as solid economic development measures.
According to him, all of these must be underpinned by robust information operations which, he said unify and drive other activities including military operations.
Therefore, Maj Gen Musa charged the students to take the lessons from the seminar seriously and keep them close to their hearts. Finally, he commended the Commandant for organizing the seminar, maintaining the high standard the College is known for and declared the seminar closed.
The three days seminar is aimed to enhance the students' understanding of Multi-Agency Operations in an asymmetric environment. The event was attended by major stakeholders in Defence and Security sectors.
During the event which took place from February 27 - 1 March 2023, the Commandant of the College, Air Vice Marshall EA Wonah who declared the event open stated that the seminar was apt and timely considering the enormous roles the Armed Forces and other security agencies play in combating the security challenges faced by the country.
While addressing the students, the Commandant, therefore, urged them to promote synergy and cooperation in their working relations with members of other security agencies, which he said is necessary for securing the nation.
The seminar also witnessed the presentation of lectures by carefully selected seasoned senior officers, both serving and retired including, Brig Gen AM Tukur, Brig Gen OI Odigie, Maj Gen AE Edet, Brig Gen SK Usman (rtd) mni, the Emir of Kaura Namoda, HRH Maj Dr Sanusi Mohammed Ahmed (rtd) and MNJTF Force Commander Maj Gen AK Ibrahim respectively.
