By Victor Akaa.
The University of Abuja has agreed to partner with the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) to train students on Electronic Public Relations (E-PR), Media, and Information Operations.
This collaboration aims to boost the capacity of officers and men handling the Information Units of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Acting Vice Chancellor Aisha Sani Maikudi, Ph.D., Professor of International Law, made this announcement while receiving NASPRI’s Acting Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Adamu Ngulde, at the University’s Senate Building in Abuja.
The VC who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Professor Philip Afaha said the partnership underscores the importance of staying ahead of criminal elements in the field of Media and Information Operations, recognizing the military as a country’s last line of defense.
The Acting VC noted that the University will provide training on modern Public Relations practices to NASPRI students, granting access to its Digital Library and Faculty of Communication and Media Studies.
He said, the partnership will also facilitate collaborative research, workshops, and seminars between the two institutions.
The VC also praised NASPRI’s drive to seek new knowledge in E-PR and Media Operations. He emphasized the military’s need to stay informed and proactive in the face of emerging challenges.
Earlier, the Acting Commandant NASPRI, Lieutenant Colonel Adamu Ngulde, stated that his visit was aimed at fostering collaboration between the University of Abuja and NASPRI, following the school’s relocation to its permanent site in Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment Giri Abuja on November 6, 2023.
He sought to leverage the expertise of the University’s lecturers, doctors, and professors in Communication and Media Studies to enhance the knowledge of officers and men from the Armed Forces of Nigeria who attend NASPRI.
Enugu Reporters reports that the partnership will mark a significant step forward in enhancing the military’s communication capabilities as this will play a crucial role in shaping the military’s information operations
