The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has emphasized the need for a holistic approach to tackling security challenges by combining military strategies, diplomatic initiatives, community involvement, and effective governance.
He made this appeal during the opening of the International Security Management Course (ISMC-5) organized by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) on Monday in Abuja.
The course, themed “Emerging Security and Economic Issues in the ECOWAS Sub-region,” was held in partnership with Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC) and the ECOWAS Commission.
The CDS was represented by Brig.-Gen. Raymond Utsaha, Deputy Director of Peacekeeping Operations at the Defense Headquarters.
These security challenges include terrorism, cyber threats, transnational organized crime, geopolitical tensions, and environmental disasters, among others.
He emphasized that our approach to these issues must be all-encompassing, combining military strategies with diplomatic efforts, community involvement, and good governance.
He further noted that a deep understanding of both national and international security dynamics is crucial in addressing these challenges.
