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 gathering—can serve as proactive tools to enhance national stability and resilience against emerging threats.

Speakers and participants explored practical strategies for integrating women and young people into intelligence operations at the grassroots level. Key topics included:

- Building capacity among women and youth in intelligence methodologies and analysis.
- Fostering community involvement to detect early warning signs of insecurity.
- Implementing proactive, human-centered measures that address root causes such as unemployment, marginalization, and social exclusion.

The choice of venue—the Nigeria Merit House—underscored the event's alignment with Nigeria's tradition of hosting thoughtful national dialogues in spaces dedicated to excellence and merit. Attendees were encouraged to arrive punctually, reflecting the seminar's structured agenda, which featured interactive sessions, panel discussions, and opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange.

This initiative by The Intelligentsia contributes meaningfully to ongoing national conversations in Abuja about sustainable development, inclusive governance, and adaptive security architectures. Amid persistent challenges such as insurgency, banditry, and communal tensions, the seminar reinforced the growing recognition that true national security extends beyond force projection to encompass human capital development, social cohesion, and participatory intelligence.

While comprehensive outcomes, including specific resolutions and speaker highlights, are expected to be released in the coming days, today's gathering marks a notable step in advocating for policies that empower diverse segments of society. By prioritizing civil intelligence approaches led by women and youth, The Intelligentsia has positioned itself as a key voice in Nigeria's evolving discourse on building a more secure, equitable, and forward-looking nation.

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