The Institute of General Studies (IGS), Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, on Tuesday hosted its 2026 International Conference, bringing together security experts, legal luminaries, and prominent academics to address global peace and security challenges.
The conference, themed “Harnessing Interdisciplinary Skills for Sustainable Global Peace and Security,” took place at the Rear Admiral Muhammed Lawal Auditorium within the polytechnic premises.
Delivering the opening remarks, Mrs. V. O. Adeboye highlighted the rapidly evolving global security landscape, pointing out that contemporary threats such as terrorism and kidnapping cannot be eradicated by any single profession.
She stressed that tackling complex security crises requires a collaborative approach uniting policy makers, security personnel, and researchers across diverse disciplines to identify root causes and build resilient societies.
Declaring the conference open, the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic and Chief Host of the event, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, echoed the need for multi-sectoral synergy.
He emphasized that sustainable peace relies on tapping into the collective expertise of security agencies, academic professionals, and community leaders.
In his keynote address, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Prof. Bashir Omipidan, spoke on the mechanics of interdisciplinary collaboration in navigating changing global dynamics, outlining proactive strategies for conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
Similarly, the Lead Paper Presenter and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Prof. Ibrahim AbdulGaniyu Jawondo, praised the institute for organizing the symposium. Quoting an African proverb, “if an elderly person falls, he looks backward, but when a young person falls, he looks forward,” Prof. Jawondo explained that analyzing past security lapses and socio-historical roots of conflict is essential to correcting present challenges and preventing future occurrences.
A major highlight of the conference was an award session where the Institute of General Studies conferred prestigious honours on key figures for their contributions to institutional growth and societal development.
The Kwara Poly Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, was honoured with a meritorious Award of Honour in recognition of his unprecedented achievements, administrative leadership, and landmark project execution since assuming office.
In addition, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, the Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, was honored with a Meritorious Award for his sustained philanthropic gestures, corporate social responsibility, human capital development, and decades of commitment to educational advancement.
Represented at the event by Mr. Daud Yakub of Ghalib Chambers, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, expressed deep appreciation to the institution for the recognition, reaffirming his dedication to supporting Kwara State Polytechnic, including plans to construct a Moot Court to enhance legal education and practical training.