Eldership Team  

Gen ML Agwai

Gen ML Agwai

Martin Luther Agwai is a retired Nigerian Army general who served as Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff. He was the 13th Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council of the University of Calabar.

He was commissioned into the Nigerian Armed Forces in 1972 and has held several positions including Chief of Training and Operations of the Nigerian Armed Forces and Director of Military Training at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. He was the Nigerian Military Adviser at Harare, covering the whole of Southern Africa between 1993 - 1996. He was a Directing Staff and Chief Instructor at the Command and Staff College Jaji - Kaduna, Nigeria. Before becoming the Chief of Army Staff he was the Deputy Military Adviser at United Nations Headquarters, New York

Gen ML Agwai-Rtd Nigerian Army General

CGI Muhammed Babandede

CGI Muhammed Babandede

Muhammed Babandede born in Jigawa State, Nigeria in 1963 is a former Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, before his appointment by President Mohammadu Buhari, he was the Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) of NIS, Operations & Passports.

Babandede holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Islamic Studies, he has master's degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU Zaria. He served as Assistant Comptroller General ACG passport at the Immigration Headquarters. His appointment came after President Mohammadu Buhari sacked the former Immigration boss Martin Abeshi. Babandede has an award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR, in 2014. He is currently the longest service NIS top officer.

Muhammed Babandede-former Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS

Father Michael Lapsley

Father Michael Lapsley

Alan Michael Lapsley, SSM (born 2 June 1949), known as Father Michael Lapsley, is a South African Anglican priest and social justice activist. Lapsley was born 2 June 1949 in New Zealand.

He was ordained to the priesthood in Australia where he joined the religious order the Society of the Sacred Mission (SSM). In 1973 he arrived in Durban, South Africa, as an undergraduate student. Soon thereafter, during the height of apartheid repression, he became chaplain to students at both black and white universities in Durban. In 1976, he began to speak out on behalf of school children who were being shot, detained and tortured. After a police raid in Maseru in 1982 in which 42 people were killed, he moved to Zimbabwe. It was here that in 1990, three months after ANC leader Nelson Mandela's release from prison, he was sent a letter bomb by the Civil Cooperation Bureau, a covert outfit of the apartheid security forces. It was hidden inside two religious magazines. He lost both hands and the sight in one eye in the blast, and was seriously burnt.

In 1993, he became Chaplain of the Trauma Centre for Victims of Violence and Torture in Cape Town, which assisted the country's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). This work led to the establishment, in 1998, of the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) in Cape Town. The IHOM aims to allow many more South Africans to tell their stories in workshops where they work through their trauma.

Dr. Carl Stauffer,Senior Expert for Reconciliation at the US Institute for Peace in Washington DC

Prof. OBC Nwolise

Prof. OBC Nwolise

Osisioma Basil Chinedu Nwolise, commonly referred to as Prof. OBC Nwolise, is a prominent Nigerian political scientist and academic. Born on January 25, 1951, he has had a distinguished career in academia, particularly at the University of Ibadan, where he served for 38 years before retiring in 2020. Nwolise obtained his first degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and later pursued advanced studies that culminated in his academic career in political science.

Throughout his tenure at the University of Ibadan, Nwolise held various positions, including lecturer and professor in the Department of Political Science. He is known for his unique approach to the study of security and politics, emphasizing the importance of spirituality in understanding human and national security. His advocacy for integrating spiritual dimensions into political discourse has sparked both interest and debate within academic circles.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Nwolise has supervised numerous Ph.D. students and contributed significantly to research in his field. He has published various works focusing on security studies, political theory, and the intersection of spirituality and politics. Beyond academia, Prof. Nwolise is recognized as an activist and public affairs analyst, often engaging in discussions about social justice and equity within Nigeria. His insights into the political landscape have made him a respected voice in national debates. Despite retiring from formal academic duties, he remains active in promoting his views on spirituality's role in governance and security, continuing to influence both scholars and practitioners in Nigeria and beyond. Prof. OBC Nwolise-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Timbuktoo Media Solution

Prof. CBN Ogbogbo

Prof. CBN Ogbogbo

Christopher Bankole Ndubisi Ogbogbo, commonly known as Prof. CBN Ogbogbo, was born on October 10, 1963, in Nigeria. He is a prominent lawyer and professor specializing in African history. Ogbogbo has held significant academic positions, including serving as the head of the Department of History at the University of Ibadan from 2008 to 2010 and currently as a Professor of African History there since October 2012.

In addition to his role at the University of Ibadan, he is also the Director of Research at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja. Prof. Ogbogbo is an accomplished scholar with over 60 publications in reputable academic journals and books, contributing extensively to the field of history. Ogbogbo's influence extends beyond academia; he served as the Emeritus President of the Historical Society of Nigeria from 2014 to 2018, where he played a crucial role in promoting historical scholarship in Nigeria.

His work often emphasizes the importance of history in understanding contemporary issues and fostering peace. Recently, he faced personal loss with the passing of his mother, Cecilia Alice Ogbogbo, on November 17, 2023, at the age of 93. The Society for Peace Studies and Practice expressed their condolences to him and his family during this difficult time.

Prof. CBN Ogbogbo-Director of Research at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja.

Dr. Ayodele Adewale

Dr. Ayodele Adewale

Adewale attended the University of Lagos for his first degree in Political Science and Master of Science in Political Economy and International Relations. An Alumnus of the United Nations University's International Leadership Academy, and of Harvard University.

He provides consulting service for several international agencies, including the United Nations, European Union and the former organization of African Union. He also participated in the initial drafting of Millennium Plan for Africa (MAP) which later became the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and was an inaugural member of the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).

DIG Oyebade

DIG Oyebade

Oyebade holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Sociology, specializing in Criminology from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). He has obtained various several certificates ranging from professional courses and workshops including the Senior Executive Course at NIPSS, Kuru, Jos, where he participated in Leadership, Policy and Strategic Course.

He is a recipient of several awards and commendations including the Nigerian Bar Association Award of Excellence given by the Inspector -General of police in Bangladesh. He also participated in Utstein (U4) Anti- Corruption Training Workshop at the Utstein Anti-Corruption Resource Centre.

Oyebade has been an advocate of Intelligence-led policing and community partnership, and exponent of training and re-training of the Police personnel as a tool for capacity building and development of the workforce to face the modern challenges of policing, especially in Nigeria's nascent democracy.

Dr. Garba Abari

Dr. Garba Abari

Dr. Garba holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from the Ahamadu Bello University, Zaria and a Masters degree in International Relations from the University of Kent, Canterbury and M.Phil in Political Economy from the University of Jos and a PhD in Political Economy . He is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Maiduguri. He has taught Political Economy, International Economic Relations and Comparative Politics at both undergraduate and post graduate levels.

He has a total of eighteen publications to his credit in both National and International Journals. Member, Nigerian Political Science Association, member, Nigerian Society International Affairs, Founding Member, African Anti- Imperialist Youth Front, founder Nigeria South Africa Friendship Association. Executive Director Basic Project Ltd and a member of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.

Dr Garba Abari- DG, National Orientation Agency (NOA).

Dr Mike Omeri

Dr Mike Omeri

Omeri is an administrator, communicator, mobilizer and strategist. He attended the University of Maiduguri where he obtained his first degree in Mass Communication. He also holds a Masters in International Law and Diplomacy at the University of Jos and a PhD in War and International Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna.

He is the Former Director-General of the National Orientation Agency in Nigeria currently the Chairman, Board of Directors of the Timbuktoo Media Solution Limited. Omeri is also a member of many professional associations like the Federation of Africa Public Relations Association (FARA), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM).

IGP Solomon Arase (Rtd)

IGP Solomon Arase (Rtd)

Solomon Arase was born on the 21st of June 1956. A political Science graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He also holds an LLB degree from the University of Benin and LLM from Lagos state university and specializes in corporate management and finance law. He also holds a Masters degree in strategic studies from the University of Ibadan. He enlisted into the Nigerian Police in 1981 and has served in various departments of the force including Operations Investigation. He is currently the national legal adviser, Alumni Association of the National Defence College Nigeria, (AANDEC)

Chief Raymond Nkemdirim

Chief Raymond Nkemdirim

Raymond Ihenacho is the former Director of Operations of the Department of State Security services and special assistant to the Director-General (DSS). He was born on the 14th of March 1961 and studied sociology in Imo State University. He also obtained a degree in law from the university of Abuja. He has participated in the Policy Strategy and Leadership Course of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Jos.

Brig. Gen. Chukwumemeka Fidelis Joseph Udaya

Brig. Gen. Chukwumemeka Fidelis Joseph Udaya

Chukwuemeka was born on the 24th of April, he obtained a Bsc (Hons) in applied microbiology from Anambra state university of technology. He also obtained a diploma in Bacteriology from the Obafemi Awolowo University teaching hospital IIe-Ife. He has attended many courses, some of which are; Ordnance Officers Basic course, Armament Ammunitions Technical Officers Course, Material Management and Management and Work Study Officers Course. He has held several command, staff and instructional appointments in various units at home and abroad.

Brig. Gen. Sani Kukasheka Usman

Brig. Gen. Sani Kukasheka Usman

Sani Kukasheka was born on the 2nd of February 1965. (Rtd), mini FNIPR Fapra, is a public relation consultant based in Abuja. He owns the PR firm, Mahangi Communication Service. He is also a Consultant Director, Corporate Affairs and Information at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre Abuja. He is credited with the transformation of Public Relations Practice and Strategic Communication in the Nigerian Army.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and a Master of Arts in media, Peace and Conflict Studies from Bayero University, Kano and the United Nations Mandated University for Peace (UPEACE), San Jose, Costa Rica respectively. He has attended many courses, seminars and workshops both within and outside Nigeria. Additionally, he has written many articles and delivered papers and seminars at strategic military institutions both in Nigeria and other countries on leadership, crisis and strategic communication.

Prof Piet Meiring

Prof Piet Meiring

Piet has taught, spoken, and advised on reconciliation, restorative justice, and truth in settings worldwide - in Israel, Palestine, Rwanda, Ireland, Fiji, and Canada. He is a wise and humble person who seems equally at home speaking a prophetic word to government leaders and telling stories of African elephants to my kids."

Piet Meiring is an ordained minister in the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa, and professor emeritus of Missiology (Science of Mission) at the University of Pretoria. He was since his ordination in 1967 involved in the struggle against apartheid, challenging his own denomination in this regard. He has written extensively on issues of Mission and Ecumenism in South Africa and Africa. In 1996 he was invited to join Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, where he was inter alia tasked with the co-ordination of the faith communities' hearings.

Prof Carl Stauffer

Prof Carl Stauffer

Dr. Carl Stauffer was born and raised amidst the war in Vietnam. In 1975, his family fled Vietnam and moved to the Philippines just as the Marcos regime was beginning to crumble. After completing his university education in 1985, Stauffer worked in the Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse fields. In 1988, he was ordained to the ministry and joined an urban, inter-racial church plant and community development project in the inner-city of Richmond, Virginia. In 1991, Stauffer became the first Executive Director of the Capital Area Victim-Offender Mediation Program in Richmond. In 1994, Stauffer and his family moved to South Africa under the auspices of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a faith-based international relief and development agency.

In South Africa, Stauffer worked with various transitional processes such as the Peace Accords, Community-Police Forums, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Local Community Development structures. From 2000 to 2009, Stauffer was appointed as the MCC Regional Peace Adviser for the Southern Africa region. His work has taken him to twenty African countries and ten other countries in the Caribbean, Middle East, Europe, and the Balkans.

Stauffer's academic interests focus on narratology, transitional justice, and post-war reconstruction and reconciliation. His research concentrates on the critique of transitional justice from a restorative frame, and the application of hybrid, parallel indigenous justice systems.

Prof. Duane Elmer

Prof. Duane Elmer

Duane H. Elmer (Ph.D., Michigan State U.) is director of the Ph.D. program in educational studies and is the G. W. Aldeen Chair of International Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. In addition to traveling and teaching in over 75 countries, he has provided cross-cultural training to Fortune 500 companies, relief and development agencies, mission organizations, churches, and educational institutions.

He has also conducted peace and reconciliation efforts in several countries. Recently, he led faculty development workshops at over 25 European and Middle Eastern schools on the theme of Teaching for Transformation. He has taught at Michigan State University and Wheaton College and Graduate School.

His books include:Cross-Cultural Conflict and Cross-Cultural Connections.

Chief Emeka Anyaoku

Chief Emeka Anyaoku

Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCVO, CFR, CON (born 18 January 1933) is a Nigerian politician of Igbo descent. He was the third Commonwealth Secretary-General. Born in Obosi, Anyaoku was educated at Merchants of Light School, Oba and attended the University College of Ibadan, then a college of the University of London, from which he obtained an honours degree in Classics as a College Scholar. Aside from his international career, Chief Anyaoku continues to fulfill the duties of his office as Ichie Adazie of Obosi, a traditional Ndichie chieftainship.

Chief Emeka Anyaoku-Former Commonwealth Secretary-General.

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