Intelligentsia Continue to Advocate Strengthening National Security Through Collaboration
By Comrade Amb victor M Olajide JP NEWS.SPORTS.ENTERTAINMENT Abuja, February 11, 2026— In a strategic push to reimagine Nigeria's approach to national security, The Intelligentsia Nigeria (also known as IESD) successfully convened a high-level seminar today at the prestigious Nigeria Merit House in Maitama, Abuja. The event, themed **"Strengthening National Security Through the Development of Women and Youth: A Civil Intelligence Approach,"** commenced promptly at 9:00 AM and drew a diverse assembly of experts, policymakers, community leaders, security practitioners, and civil society representatives. The seminar spotlighted an innovative paradigm shift: moving beyond traditional military-centric models toward a more inclusive, intelligence-led framework that harnesses the untapped potential of women and youth. Discussions centered on how targeted empowerment programs—rooted in education, civic engagement, skills development, and community-based intelligence...