Multiple violent non-state actors currently operate in Nigeria, threatening the overall security of the country. Boko Haram has terrorized Nigeria for over a decade; however, today other violent insurgents and criminal organizations are engaging in conflict, kidnappings, and working to expand their reach in Nigeria as well. Along with these groups, the deadly farmer-herder conflict has taken a grave toll and has contributed to Nigeria’s complex internal security problem. In this event, we will be speaking with Former US Ambassador to Nigeria John Campbell of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Dr. Ernest Ogbozor of the George Washington University on their insights into the current security situation in Nigeria, the activities of various violent non-state actors involved, and the steps being taken by the Nigerian government to combat these issues.

Foreign Affairs with Future Leaders is a series of youth-led discussions which analyze various international issues and topics by collaboratively addressing their most critical questions. They are co-hosted by the Onero Institute, the Delta Phi Epsilon Professional Foreign Service Fraternity and Sorority at GWU, the Women In International Security GW Student Branch, and the School for Ethics and Global Leadership. This event is also co-sponsored by the Institute for African Studies at the George Washington University and the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies at the Elliott School of International Affairs.


Event Details:

Thursday, March 25th, 2021
5:00 PM EDT
Please RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. The Zoom details and optional reading materials will be emailed to respondents prior to the event.