Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS Nigeria), in collaboration with the Muslim World League, will convene an international conference in Abuja to discuss national security, countering extremism and sustainable socio-economic development.

The International Conference on National Security for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

The conference will bring together Islamic scholars, policymakers, security experts and international stakeholders to discuss approaches to promoting peace, stability and inclusive development.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to declare the conference open, while judicial leaders, security experts and international delegates are also expected to participate as guests of honour and keynote contributors.

The organisers said the conference was designed to foster dialogue, strengthen partnerships and develop sustainable approaches to addressing security challenges while promoting development.

They said the partnership between JIBWIS Nigeria and the Muslim World League reflected a shared commitment to promoting diversity, social harmony, cooperation among communities and peaceful coexistence.

“The collaboration between JIBWIS Nigeria and the Muslim World League reflects a shared commitment to promoting diversity, social harmony, cooperative engagement across communities, and peaceful coexistence,” the organisers said.

According to them, the initiative builds on previous engagements between Islamic and Christian leaders and reinforces the view that religious and cultural diversity can contribute to unity, stability and societal progress.

The organisers said the conference would feature high-level plenary sessions examining national security and development within a global context.

Other sessions will focus on diversity and inclusive coexistence, while expert panels will examine ways of countering extremism and strengthening community resilience.

The programme will also include global partnership roundtables aimed at advancing sustainable socio-economic development.

The organisers said the gathering would provide a platform for participants to exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships towards achieving peace, stability and sustainable development. (Daily Trust)