Nigerian Army University: Tukur Buratai’s Institute begins four weeks course on disaster management
Chima Azubuike, Gombe
No fewer than eighteen (18) participants from the military, paramilitary, Ministry Department and Agencies, have benefitted from the maiden training on Disaster Response and Management Course 1/21, at the Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace (TBIWP), Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB).
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kyari Mohammed, while declaring the course open, said the training is geared towards sharpening the prowess of participants.
He stated that the course is imperative following the preparation it yields each participant to handle disaster, adding that it is wise to get equipped for war in peace time.
Mohammed further revealed that the institute offers different courses in areas of specialty such as Counter Terrorism, Cyber Security, Counter Insurgency and Strategic Communication.
According to Mohammed, The institute is in talks with government agencies especially the Borno State government which is desirous of some programmes on stabilization and post conflict and peace building in areas liberated by our Armed Forces.
He noted that Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace (TBIWP) will be a centre of excellence in research and this will be attained through advocacy, quality research and policy relevant courses that will be introduced.
The Vice Chancellor added that the Institute offers different courses in areas of specialty such as Counter Terrorism, Cyber Security, Counter Insurgency and Strategic Communication.
He said, “Disaster Response and Management is topical and apt due to it importance in preparing participants for disaster in peace time. Participants should transfer whatever they have learnt further down the line as part of efforts towards building a strong pool of early responders during and after disasters.”
Also speaking, Director in charge of Training, Tukur Buratai Institute for War and Peace, Maj. Gen. AB Adamu said the course is expected to equip participants with the requisite knowledge required to fight disaster.
“The maiden course is for four weeks, disaster is part of human activities which needs proper training on how to manage,” Adamu added.
On his part, Director of the institute, Brig. Gen. A Dadan-Garba (Rtd), lauded the Vice Chancellor for his initiative of transforming the centre to an Institute with expanded mandate, functions and for his special interest in progress of the institute.
