On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, the Dean of the Faculty of Heritage at the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Major General Obinna Godwin Onubogu, delivered a lecture titled ‘Nigeria in Peace Support Operations (PSOs): An Appraisal’ to participants of Naval Warfare Course (NWC) 10 of the Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN). The lecture, held at the NWCN Auditorium, formed part of the Peace Support Operations Module for the Course and was aimed at appraising Nigeria’s participation in PSOs, with a view to identifying lessons and proffering recommendations.
Major General OG Onubogu provided an overview of Nigeria’s participation in PSOs, noting that the country’s involvement dates back to the United Nations Operation in the Congo on 9 November 1960. He stated that Nigeria’s participation in several PSOs has recorded notable successes over the years, adding that early deployment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria during PSOs established the doctrinal and institutional foundations for the country’s enduring peacekeeping culture. In appraising Nigeria’s participation in PSOs, the Guest Speaker observed that the country’s involvement, particularly in West Africa, has contributed significantly to preventing and containing security breaches within the sub-region and along Nigeria’s borders. He further noted that Nigeria’s sustained engagement in PSOs has played an important role in shaping the institutional evolution of the African Peace and Security Architecture. The very senior officer also highlighted some of the key challenges confronting Nigeria’s participation in PSOs and proffered practical recommendations towards enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of the country’s future engagements in PSOs.
In his closing remarks, the Commandant NWCN, Rear Admiral Mohammed Adamu Muye, expressed appreciation to the Guest Speaker for his insightful and thought-provoking lecture. He noted that the lecture had provided NWC 10 participants with valuable perspectives on Nigeria’s experiences, contributions and challenges in PSOs, particularly within the West African sub-region. He thereafter urged the course participants to critically reflect on the lessons from the lecture and apply the knowledge gained to enhance their professional understanding of PSOs and Nigeria’s role in promoting regional peace and stability.
