The Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Governor of Borno State Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Vice Chair, BOT, SWAI, Professor Henri' Fouche' Emeritus and others will deliver the keynote address, Paper respectively at the 18th Africa Security Watch Awards & Conference, themed ‘Developing Modules for People-Centric Governance towards the Enhancement of Peace and Security in Africa’.
The 18th Africa Security Watch Awards & Conference will hold at Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, Qatar on December 10th-11th, 2024-All Day Conference December 12th, 2024 - Awards Gala Dinner.
The Security Watch Africa Initiative (SWAI) will be awarding 30 Crystal Award Trophies to the deserving winners from across Africa, in recognition of their outstanding contributions in Security, media, hospitality, transportation, and humanitarian service and to honour those who make Africa continent safer and better.
International Coordinator and CEO Africa Security Watch Awards and Conference, Mr Patrick Agbambu disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, 21 October, 2024 at a media conference for the 18th Africa Security Watch Awards & Conference. He said the theme speaks directly to the heart of the challenges we facelll and sets the stage for actionable discussions that will help pave the way for a more peaceful and secure Africa.
He noted that the continent of Africa continues to face significant challenges in this regard. Today, over 70% of Africa remains affected by various levels of insecurity. As a result, development stagnates, fear prevails, and too many of our citizens remain trapped in poverty.
He added that it is within this context that the Security Watch Africa Initiative (SWAI) team have chosen the theme for the 18th Africa Security Watch Awards & Conference.
"To ensure that this conference delivers practical and insightful solutions, we have carefully selected an array of distinguished keynote speakers, lead paper presenters, and panellists from across the continent and beyond.
"These esteemed individuals will address critical topics that are pivotal to shaping a secure future for Africa. We are particularly honoured to have Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Retired) mni fnipr, a man of immense wisdom and experience, as the Rapporteur for this crucial event." he said
Mr Agbambu also revealed that the Awards part, which is the climax of the event, has in the past twenty years served as a motivating tonic for improved productivity and efficiency within Africa's security and safety sectors.
"We have recognised and honoured many distinguished personalities, corporate organisations and agencies for their invaluable contributions to peace and security on the continent. Over the past two decades, the Africa Security Watch Awards have catalysed continued excellence, inspiring those who serve to strive for greater heights in their respective areas of endeavours.
"At Security Watch Africa Initiatives, we believe that security encompasses everything that threatens human lives and valuables, and this is reflected in our award categories. From leadership and governance to the armed forces, police, medical." he noted
Addressing journalists, the Awards and Conference General Rapporteur, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Retired) explained why the Choice of Qatar as the destination for the 18th Africa Security Watch Awards & Conference is both symbolic and practical. Qatar exemplifies a country that places immense value on humanity, consistently strive to enhance the quality of life for its people.
"We believe that participants will experience the best practices in that country and through this experience, we can leverage on invaluable lessons that can be applied in Africa. In addition, we are bringing some Qatar's senior government and security officials to engage with our participants ad share insights on their approach to security and governance.
"Most importantly, this event will once again provide a platform to showcase Africa finest to a global audience. We are delighted to announce that the 18th Africa Security Watch Awards & Conference will be held from the 10th to the 12th December 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Doha, Qatar. This promises to be a authentic, authoritative, transparent, rewarding, and glamorous event. "he stressed
Other keynote speakers are Honourable Abdoulie Sanyang Minister of Interior, Republic of The Gambia, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (Rtd), CFR Former Chief of Naval Staff, Nigerian Navy
The lead speakers Mr. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, CON Executive Governor, Lagos State, Nigeria with the topic "Developing Module for People-Centric Governance T Enhancement of Peace and Security - The Lagos State Experience"
Papers will also be presented by Director, SIGLA, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, Captain (SA Navy) Mark Blaine, Topic: Developing a Viable Blue Economy for National Economic Growth in Africa, Brigadier Leon Duplessis on topic: Emplacement of People-Oriented Policing for Security and Development in Africa, Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, titled "Tackling Terrorism and Insurgency through Non-Kinetic Operations - The Nigerian Experience", Deputy Head Global Maritime Crime Programme, United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Kenya., Ms Toral Vadgama with topic "Tackling Violent Crimes through Effective Policing of the Sea, while the General Raporteur is Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Rtd), mni Member, BOT, SWAI