In continuation of its Masterclass series, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in collaboration with the Government of The Netherlands, held a Masterclass 6 for the North West States of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara from 9-10 May, 2023, at Command Guest House, Sokoto.
Director, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, NCTC-ONSA, Amb. Mairo Musa Abbas (Left) with the Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E, Wouter Plomp at the MC 6 in Sokoto.
This was to consolidate on the gains of the Masterclass 5 that took place in February 2022 in Kano State with the participation of the States of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Sokoto, which emphasised the importance of linking the National PVE Plan of Action to the practice of the State level and to make the necessary contextual adaptation in order to address the local drivers through a suitable and applicable approach.
Officials at the MC 6 in Sokoto
MC 6 is believed to have helped participants to further understand and apply key PVE concepts, tools and approaches in decision making and implementation; understand the CT and P/CVE Plan of Action and approach of Nigeria and make the link to the State level for the States of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara.
Officials and participants at the MC 6 in a group photograph
It is also hoped that participants would be able to apply the knowledge gained during the workshop to set building blocks for the State level Plan of Action, as well as strengthen PVE Leadership Dialogue across sectors and shape decision making at State level; and guarantee improvement in coordination of stakeholders in P/CVE efforts at State level.