The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, (IPCR) has expressed its willingness to partner with Nile University Abuja, on research, capacity development as well as conflict prevention and resolution.
The Director General of the Institute, Dr. Bakut T. Bakut, made this known when he received a delegation from the Nile University, Abuja, led by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Osman Nuri ARAS, in his office recently.
He revealed that, though there had been an existing relationship between IPCR and Nile University, there was a need to identify specific areas of interest and sign a Memorandum of Understanding.
He said this would enable the two organizations formalize the relationship and set up an agenda to be achieved for their mutual benefit.
The Director General added that, IPCR was the apex Federal Government Agency with the mandate of conducting in-depth research on peace, security and conflict issues as well as intervention and policy development for Nigeria and Africa.
In his remark, the Vice Chancellor, Nile University Abuja, Prof. Osman Nuri ARAS, stated that, the rationale behind their visit was to partner with IPCR, especially in the areas of capacity development, research and conferences, amongst others.
Musa Mato
Head of Media.
IPCR
