Nigeria has a thriving security sector, but like the rest of the world it is facing a crisis that is demanding new ways if thinking and new ways of working. And like the rest of the world it is having to adjust at fast place. Yet there has been little research to indicate how things are progressing. There is little doubt that in times when people are concerned about survival, and can’t see a way out, social disorder is not far away. Sometimes this expresses itself in communities, sometimes in companies. And crime is changing and that is posing additional burdens or the security sector and its clients.

● What challenges are emerging for the security sector in the next stage of coping with Covid-19?
● How has the security sector been doing: a success or failure?
● What factors will most influence the development of security in Nigeria and how can they be influenced?

Panellists:
Dr. Kabir Adamu - MD, Beacon Consulting Limited
Tanwa Ashiru - CEO, Bulwark Intelligence
Engineer Mustapha K.A. Lusty - MD/CEO, Kontz Engineering Services
Cheta Nwanze - Lead Partner, SBM Intelligence

After the 45 minute panel discussion, the winners of the 2020 Nigeria OSPAs were announced and recognised for their outstanding achievements. The full announcement can be viewed here.

A video and summary of this session is available here: https://www.theospas.com/2020/08/28/the-impact-of-covid-19-in-nigeria-what-has-been-the-impact-and-the-security-response/

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