CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMME ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHT
Objective of the Certificate Program
The program is expected to imbued in government and private security personnel knowledge and understanding of how to conduct their daily tasks in compliance with the Human Rights principles while upholding the tenets of security policies in the Interest of National security. Specifically, participants will be able to demonstrate professional proficiency with regard to the use of force, or other coercive measures, in accordance with human rights standards and ethical conduct.
Target Group
The target audience will be Police, Army, Civil Defence and other security agencies.
Duration
The certificate program runs for nine months. The training period is divided into two: first and second semesters. Each semester runs for three months. The candidates are required to use the last three months to complete their seminar. There will be a month break before the commencement of the second semester. Expectedly, the certificate program starts in the month of February and ends in December. At the end of each semester, the candidates are required to write exam within five days. The first and second examinations will be written in May and September, respectively. Then, the seminar presentation will be scheduled in November. Graduation of successful candidates is scheduled to hold in December.
Program Fee
The program fee is tagged at the sum of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only. There is an opportunity for payment in two installments. All fees are paid before the beginning of each examination.
Training Methods
The training will involve physical and online trainings. The training methods include trainee-centered lecture, group discussions, case studies, etc.
Training Material
The training materials for the certificate program are textbooks, video tapes, white board, projector, etc.
Training Venues
The physical training will be conducted in our faculty. The online version of the training will hold using zoom or google meet.
Evaluation
Course Requirements
The certificate program requires candidates to complete the following:
Participation 10%
Seminar Presentation 40%
Certificate examination 50%
Classroom Participation
Candidates are required to be in class and be ready to discuss the lecture topics. They will be divided into small groups or teams at the beginning of the certificate program.
Class Presentation
Each candidate is required to conduct a 30 – 45 minutes power point presentation. The students should send their power point slides to the course coordinator for evaluation after the presentation. The list will be prepared for sign-up in the first one month.
Candidates are expected to connect their book knowledge to real life practice by writing and presenting their seminar at the end of the certificate program. The certificate examination will be written at the end of each semester. Two examinations must be written, and the pass mark is set at fifty (50).
Certification
Certificate on National Security and Human Right will be awarded to candidates who have met all requirements for the program. Every candidate must pass all exams and present a seminar to qualify for the certification. Certification will be done in December during induction ceremony.
Resources Persons
To be supplied later
Contents
Module 1: Introduction to National Security
Units 1 Meaning and Nature of National Security.
Units 2 Threat to National Security: Securing the future of Nigeria.
Unit 3 National Security Agencies: The Powers, Functions and Responsibilities in security building.
Unit 4 The Strategic Corporation between the Community and the Security Agencies in Security Matters.
Module 2: Human Rights
Unit 1 The Definition and Origin of Human Rights
Unit 2 Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Unit 3 Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities under the Constitution
Unit 4 Human Rights Violations and National Security: Distilling the Contour.
Prof. BO Okere
Coordinator,
Faculty of Law
