My attention has been drawn to a list in circulation which indicates that I (or my wife – Prof Para-Mallam) have been nominated to serve in the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council. Neither of us is aware of this nomination and our consent was not sort. Nigeria is a great country; our present setbacks notwithstanding. But …
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A Synopsis: Let me begin by appreciating the organizers of this important consultation: Wilton Park in partnership with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office for inviting me. It is my hope that this gathering will not end up as another talk shop or a one-off event. Does anyone still believe in the Nigerian project? Many …
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The UK APPG report on Nigeria, released on June 15th, 2020 is long overdue. The previous inattention caused many to suspect some kind of global conspiracy of silence or the posturing of a toothless bulldog interested in mere talk. For long, numerous internal voices have been raising concerns over the on-going killings and unending wastefulness …
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SEC 40: National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Nigeria Topic: Community Policing and Peace Building in Nigeria Date: September 26th, 2018 By The Revd Gideon Para-Mallam Outline Introduction Conceptual Framework What is Community Policing? What is Peacebuilding? The Case for Community Policing in Peace Building in Nigeria The Prospects of Community …
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