Amidst escalating issues within the nation?s security architecture, the Institute of Security Nigeria (ISN) will host its 18th international conference in Lagos on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with top political office holders, security chieftains, diplomats, traditional rulers, academia and media practitioners in attendance.

The conference, with the theme ?Expanding the Frontiers of Innovations in Security Enhancement and Nation Building in Nigeria? will be attended by a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd.), who will deliver the keynote address.

Other personalities are a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Major General Olu Bajowa (rtd.); Nigeria?s former Permanent Representative in the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, among others.

ISN?s Deputy President/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebayo Akinade explained that the conference would illuminate practical innovations for the strengthening of national security, while safeguarding rights and democratic governance; share evidence-based policies and operational best practices across the security ecosystem; forge actionable public-private-civic partnerships for prevention, protection, response and recovery; and identity legislative, institutional and technological reforms for sustainable impact.

According to him, ?Nigeria?s security renewal hinges on innovation, anchored in law, oversight ethics and human security.

?Technology without governance is insufficient. Governance without capacity is ineffective. Collaboration between federal, states, local governments, communities and the private sector must be systematic and not episodic. With sustained political will and professional leadership, reforms are achievable within a relatively short period and will deliver measurable improvements in safety, confidence and national development?.

The conference is expected to attract thousands of physical and virtual participants, including senior officers from the Armed Forces, the Police, the Department of State Services, the academia, civil servants, corporate security directors, the media and student groups, among others.

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