AWC Security Desk
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) commitment to a people-centred, ethically grounded and professionally accountable military, as the Human Security and Gender Advisers Course opened in Abuja.
The course, hosted at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Asokoro, brings together military personnel and stakeholders to deepen operational understanding of human security, gender perspectives and civil-military relations in modern security operations.
Represented at the opening by the Chief of Defence Standards and Evaluation, Major General Ibrahim Lassa, the CDS said the training aligns squarely with his strategic vision to consolidate AFN operational capacities, enhance civil-military cooperation, and strengthen the integration of human security principles across all theatres of operation.
General Oluyede noted that contemporary security challenges require not only kinetic responses but also ethical conduct, community trust and inclusive operational planning, stressing that gender advisers now play a critical role in shaping effective, lawful and intelligence-driven missions.
He urged participants to see the programme as more than a classroom exercise, but as a platform for professional knowledge exchange, peer learning and practical application that will translate directly into improved field performance.
From a public-interest and performance perspective, the training underscores the AFN’s evolving doctrine—one that places civilian protection, accountability and professionalism at the heart of military operations, while aligning Nigeria’s defence architecture with global best practices.
Observers say the initiative reflects a growing institutional focus on human-centric security outcomes, positioning the Armed Forces as not just a fighting force, but a stabilising partner in national security, peacebuilding and community resilience.
