Rotary Club, Halogen Group Advocate Community Collaboration to Tackle Insecurity

The Rotary Club of Omole-Golden, in partnership with Halogen Group, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders, improved conflict resolution skills, and greater community participation to address Nigeria's escalating security challenges.

The call was made during a seminar themed "The State of Security in Nigeria: Peace and Conflict Resolution as Part of the Solution," which brought together security experts, government representatives, Rotarians, students, and media practitioners.

Rotary President, Rotarian Adekunmilola Adio-Moses, who hosted the event, noted that the seminar aligned with Rotary International's peacebuilding focus. She reaffirmed that service remains the core mission of the organisation, stressing that meaningful societal impact can only be achieved through collaboration and continuous engagement among individuals and institutions.

The programme commenced with the presentation of the Objects of Rotary and the recitation of the Four-Way Test, emphasising truth, fairness, goodwill, and mutual benefit as ethical standards that should guide professional conduct and community relationships. Speakers noted that consistent application of these principles could significantly contribute to national development and peaceful coexistence.

Adio-Moses commended participants, partners, and stakeholders for supporting initiatives that promote peace and security. She emphasised that the seminar should not end as a one-day intervention but should mark the beginning of stronger partnerships aimed at addressing security concerns in communities.

"Rotary places people at the centre of service initiatives, and cooperation among stakeholders is more valuable than financial resources alone," she stated.

The club president encouraged participants to remain actively involved in Rotary activities and maintain dialogue beyond the event to ensure sustained impact. She also invited security leaders and professionals to Rotary fellowship meetings as a way of strengthening long-term collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Delivering the keynote presentation, security expert Dr. Wale Adeagbo emphasised that conflict resolution remains a critical tool for addressing Nigeria's security challenges. The seminar highlighted the need for multi-stakeholder approaches combining government efforts with community-led initiatives to achieve lasting peace.