University of Abuja Partners with NASPRI to Enhance Military’s PR Capabilities
The University of Abuja has agreed to partner with the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) to train students on Electronic Public Relations (E-PR), Media, and Information Operations. This collaboration aims to boost the capacity of officers and men handling the Information Units of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Acting Vice Chancellor Aisha Sani Maikudi, a Professor of International Law, confirmed the partnership during a meeting with NASPRI’s Acting Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Adamu Ngulde, at the University’s Senate Building. Maikudi praised the Directorate of Army Public Relations for keeping Nigerians informed about military activities [1).
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration Professor Philip Afaha, representing Maikudi, commended NASPRI’s efforts to seek knowledge in E-PR, Media, and Information Operations. He emphasized that the military must stay ahead of criminal elements in media and information operations, as it is the country’s last line of defense.
The partnership will grant NASPRI access to the University’s Digital Library, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, and resource persons for research, workshops, and seminars. This collaboration will enhance the knowledge of officers and men from the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Lt Col Ngulde explained that the visit was necessary following NASPRI’s relocation to its permanent site in Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment Giri Abuja on November 6, 2023. He sought to tap into the University’s wealth of knowledge and experience in Communication and Media Studies.
The visit concluded with photographs and the presentation of a plaque, marking the beginning of a fruitful partnership between the University of Abuja and NASPRI.
