The Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS Nigeria), in collaboration with the Muslim World League, will convene an international conference in Abuja to examine national security, counter-extremism and sustainable socio-economic development.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will declare the conference open.
The International Conference on National Security for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development is scheduled to hold on August 12, 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The conference is expected to bring together Islamic scholars, policymakers, security experts and international stakeholders to deliberate on practical approaches to promoting peace, stability and inclusive development.
Judicial leaders, security experts and international delegates are expected to participate as guests of honour and keynote contributors.
According to the organisers, the conference is aimed at fostering dialogue, strengthening partnerships and developing sustainable responses to security challenges while promoting socio-economic development.
They said the partnership between JIBWIS Nigeria and the Muslim World League reflects a shared commitment to promoting diversity, social harmony, cooperation among communities and peaceful coexistence.
“The collaboration between JIBWIS Nigeria and the Muslim World League reflects a shared commitment to promoting diversity, social harmony, cooperative engagement across communities, and peaceful coexistence,” the organisers said.
The organisers added that the initiative builds on previous engagements between Muslim and Christian leaders and reinforces the belief that religious and cultural diversity can contribute to national unity, stability and societal progress.
The conference will feature high-level plenary sessions examining national security and development within a global context.
Other sessions will focus on diversity and inclusive coexistence, while expert panels will discuss strategies for countering extremism and strengthening community resilience.
The programme will also feature global partnership roundtables aimed at advancing sustainable socio-economic development.
The organisers said the gathering would provide participants with an opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences and strengthen partnerships towards achieving lasting peace, stability and sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.