Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) Friday says protection of civilians during armed conflicts is the collective responsibility of all. A member, Board of Trustees of MLAILPKC, Maj.-Gen.
Obidah Ethan (retd.), who stated this at the graduation of Participants of Comprehensive Protection of Civilians Course 37/24, in Abuja, said “Protecting civilians is not just a moral imperative, but also a collective responsibility.” The course which was organised by MLAILPKC and sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in conjunction with the Government of Japan, had participants from Ghana, Liberia, Guinea Bisssau, Cameroon and Nigeria.
He charged participants to give a good account of themselves and also be good ambassadors of the Centre. He said, “ I urge you to apply yourselves professionally in the field, bring pride and glory to your organization and the country with every sense of responsibility when the need arises. “As you graduate today, be reminded that you are the vanguard of human rights protection.
You are the frontline defenders who will shield civilians from the ravages of conflict, prioritize their safety, security, and champion the promotion of human rights as well as dignity in the most challenging of environments. “Please remember that your role is crucial in upholding the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and dignity, even in the face of adversity.” He said the collaborative effo.
