Centre For Security Studies

Security can ensure national survival by guaranteeing continuing safety and prosperity of its citizens. Of course, the reciprocal security obligation between a country and its citizens is the normative basis upon which a country claims to be a protector of the people;and until the 21st Century this was achieved mostly through the kinetic approach. However, development in security sector has seen expansion in issues hence the necessary change to adopt non-kinetic approach that guarantees more effective security and promotes socio-economic development.It is in recognition of the promises of non-kinetic approach to security and sustainable peace in Nigeria that the Federal University of Lafia established the Centre for Security Studies in December,2022 (FULCSS). The Center for Security Studies was established as a renowned and reputable center for research and training on security issues and related concerns. It has the mandate to promote research and training in assessment,management and analysis of security for safety of lives and property as well as the wellbeing and socio-economic benefit of North Central Zone in particular and Nigeria.

The general objective of the Centre is to provide cutting-edge degree and non-degree programmes to students and help improve manpower and capacity of security practitioners within and outside the country.The specific objectives include;
1.Research and Training ·Engaging in academic,policy and advocacy research on security issues and sustainability; ·Provide research opportunities for students in deepening understanding on community, national and international security environment;especially in the context of the twenty first century.
2.Consultancy ·Providing technical resourcing,baseline survey and facilitation for paid and voluntary projects in the areas of peace building, conflict, security, intergroup relations, community engagements and sustainability.
3.Civic Intervention and Dialogue ·Programmatic engagements in the areas of peacebuilding, conflict management, peace advocacy, peace volunteering, climate change and human security, national and transnational crime and violence,civil defence and vigilantism,etc; ·Create a Dialogue Platform that shall connect practitioners,researchers and students to security policy debates;with the aim of helping with creative solutions to complex national and global security challenges; ·Conceptualize, inform and enhance the debate on security issues in Nigeria in order to support policy formulation and decision-making at every level.
4.Publishing ·Hosting of a flagship journal,focusing on bridging security research and practice; ·Creating security awareness through publications of security policy briefs, advocacy tracts, and thematic volumes on security issues that are not extensively discussed by most available sources;