The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Wahab Egbewole, has proposed diplomatic and security measures that could reshape Nigeria’s engagement with its regional neighbours.
Mr Egbewole, a professor of jurisprudence and international law, made the submission on Wednesday while delivering the inaugural lecture at the Strategic Intelligence Management Course Two (SIMC2), hosted by the Strategic Intelligence Management Institute (SIMI).
SIMI, a 2025 state initiative, is designed to develop a Corps of strategic analysts and intelligence managers through research, innovation, and collaboration. Through its curriculum, SIMI explores linkages across Nigeria’s polity to build synergy for intelligence-based policy decisions, aiming at national development and security. It develops technocrats who understand intelligence’s role in policy. Graduates of the nine-month course earn honour of “Fellow of Strategic Intelligence Management Institute (fsimi).”
The event was themed: “Nigeria and Her Neighbours: New Regional Dynamics, New Policy Responses.”
Mr Egbewole said the issue of shifting regional dynamics goes far beyond academic discourse. “This is an existential intelligence concern and an urgent diplomatic call to duty,” he said.
