By Nana Musa

The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) is expected to hold its 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday.

This is contained in a statement by retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, AANI National Publicity Secretary, on Friday in Abuja.

Usman said that the meeting would be held at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau.

He said that the meeting would bring together members, including top public officials, security chiefs, royal fathers, and members of the Institute’s alumni drawn from across the country.

He added that this year’s AGM would coincide with the election of a new National Executive Committee (NEC).

He said that the NEC would steer the affairs of the Association for the next two years.

“As a community of policy and strategy professionals committed to national transformation, the AGM provides a timely platform for critical reflections on AANI and its strategic role in advancing national development.

“Prominent members such as His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum mni FNSE, Executive Governor of Borno State, the Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar CON mni and the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of AANI’s Heritage Council, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III CFR mni, are expected at the AGM.

“Also expected are the Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General OO Oluyede mni, Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack mni, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed A Audi mni, heads of various security agencies, Permanent Secretaries, and heads of departments and agencies, amongst others.”

He added that other members from the military, police, security agencies, the private sector, civil society, and academia would all converge at the meeting to discuss matters of national interest and the advancement of the Association.

Usman said that the AGM programme would feature an address by the AANI President, Ambassador Emmanuel Okafor, and a speech by Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau.

He said that keynote lecture would be delivered by Prof. Okey Ikechukwu, who is a Professor of Strategic Management and Human Capital Development, Executive Director, Development Specs Academy and Senior Fellow, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

“In line with its motto: “Towards a Better Society”, AANI continues to play an important role in shaping policy, promoting unity and contributing to Nigeria’s development through advice, advocacy and strategic engagement on policy matters.

“The 45th AGM promises to be another landmark in this noble journey, and all members of the Institute are enjoined to attend and participate fully in the deliberations,” he said.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz