AANI Members Interact with Vice President Shettima, Discuss National Development And Security

As part of efforts to bring about solutions to national security challenges and overall national development, the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) paid a courtesy call on Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the State House in Abuja.

The Association which was led on the visit by the National President, Ambassador Emmanuel Okafor and members of the Executive Committee as well as former AANI Presidents discussed ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Defence to enhance security awareness across the country's geopolitical zones.

A statement by AANI National Publicity Secretary, Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd) said the leadership of the AANI appealed for the Vice President's support in maintaining the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies' (NIPSS) excellence through increased resources. 

Ambassadors Okafor emphasised the importance of implementing recommendations from senior executive courses, as he proposed the establishment of a liaison desk at the Vice President's office to facilitate communication between NIPSS Kuru, AANI, and the Vice Presidency.

The AANI National President expressed gratitude for the Vice President's election and for recognising the oversight of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru.

He praised the Vice President's transformational leadership style and outlined AANI's role as an advocacy platform for policy recommendations and national unity. The association, he noted, comprises skilled professionals dedicated to national development.

Responding, the Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed appreciation for the visit, acknowledging AANI's commitment to professionalism and excellence. 

He assured members of the Association the he would take prompt action on the issues raised, underscoring Nigeria's significance on the African continent and the importance of collective efforts for national progress. 

The Vice President also lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership and pledged to enhance the standard of NIPSS Kuru while addressing resource challenges.