IPCR Presents Book
IPCR Presents Book to Honour its Ex
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The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has
presented a book in honour of one of its former Director General,
Prof. Joseph Golwa for his selfless service in peace building and
conflict prevention in the Nigeria.
The book titled “Nigeria in Global Governance, Peace and
Security: Essay in Honour of Professor Golwa” was presented to the
general public on Thursday 22nd August, 2019 at IPCR Complex in
Abuja.
Speaking during the event, the Director General IPCR, Dr. Bakut
T. Bakut said that the former Director General was the architect of
the passage of the Institute’s Act N0.34 of 2007.
“As the second Director General of the Institute, he was able to
put in place structures that are enduring such as working to ensure
the passage of the Institute’s Act in 2007, sustaining conflict
mitigation and mediation across the country; positioning the staff
for effective service delivery through enhanced package; initiated
the operationalization of the National and Zonal Conflict Early
Warning Response System among others”, he said.
Dr. Bakut explained that notable scholars contributed to the
production of the book, useful information on diverse issues on
governance, peace and security.
He said: “The book turned out to be an excellent project worth
the readership of diplomats, academia, public analysts, and
students and indeed the general public.”
He added that the book addressed issues of interest to
contemporary concern across the world at the policy and strategic
levels
In his remark, the Chairman of the occasion, former Minister of
Foreign Affairs Ambassador Aminu Wali said that Prof. Golwa has
contributed a lot in the development of the Institute for Peace and
Conflict Resolution as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
general.
He also commended the present Director General of the Institute
Dr. Bakut. T Bakut for his foresight in providing lasting solutions
to some of the challenges facing the country.
In his comment, the Honouree, Prof. Joseph Golwa appreciated
present the Director General Dr. Bakut for providing conducive
environment for the occasion. He thanked all other dignitaries that
attended the occasion.
Prof. Golwa was the Second Director General of the Institute
since its creation. He was appointed as the Director General in
April 2006 and was reappointed for second term in 2010.
Before his appointment as Director General of the Institute,
Prof. Golwa was a Director of Defense and Security Studies in
Institute. In 2004 he headed the Technical committee that planed
peace process that marked the end of Emergency rule after six
months in Plateau State.
Musa Mato
Head of Media
IPCR