Sixty naval personnel, including ratings, were yesterday trained on prevention and response to conflict-related violence.
The training also included aspects of sexual abuse.
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Naval Training Command, Rear
Admiral Levi Ajuonu, who opened the training in Lagos, said it would
address civilian protection and ensure professionalism in all aspects of
naval duties.
He said participants were drawn from various naval formations, adding
that the training would expose officers and ratings to the United
Nations (UN) standards on best practices.
The FOC said participants will be trained on protection of civilians
in peace support operations in internal security as well as
international legal dimension.
Ajuonu noted that the Nigerian Navy would no longer work in isolation
in the creeks, adding that it was involved in operation built-up areas,
such as Plateau, Borno and Bauchi states.
He said: “It is noteworthy that from the inception of your sojourn in
the Navy, you have undergone several training programmes aimed at
imparting and sharpening your skills to efficiently discharge your
responsibilities.
“However, this one is unique in the sense that the skills you will
acquire are for your individual benefit to facilitate your meritorious
service to your fatherland.”
He explained that at the end of the training, participants would be
expected to analyse the challenges on planning and implementation of
protecting civilians during operations.
He said: “This training will go a long way in determining how
professional our men operate in the field. The entire nation is looking
up to them to apply best judgment and outcome in future operations.
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