Federal ministry and Yakubu Gowon University to boost diplomatic training
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja have agreed to work together on diplomatic training, policy research, and capacity building. Amb Sola Enikanolaiye announced the collaboration during a meeting with the university’s management, led by Prof Hakeem Fawehinmi. The partnership aims to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign service and align foreign policy with national development goals. Both parties plan to focus on training, research, and promoting ECOWAS awareness among students.
What we know
- Amb Sola Enikanolaiye emphasized that Nigeria’s foreign policy should be people-centred and support the 4Ds Foreign Policy Doctrine: Demography, Development, Democracy, and Diaspora.
- The collaboration will include joint mid-career training programmes, revitalising the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, and establishing ECOWAS clubs in tertiary institutions.
- The university’s Prof Hakeem Fawehinmi highlighted their capacity for staff and student exchanges, educational programmes, and professional training for ministry officials.
- Both parties agreed to set up a joint working team to develop the framework for cooperation.
- The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with academic institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic capacity and improve the country’s global image.
