UNILORIN Introduces Self-Defence and Combat Training for Criminology Students

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has introduced a self-defence and combat training program for its Criminology and Security Studies students.

Jun 11, 2024 - 11:52

UNILORIN Introduces Self-Defence and Combat Training for Criminology Students

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has launched an innovative self-defence and combat training program for students in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies. This initiative, announced by Dr. Adedeji Oyenuga, a Visiting Scholar from Lagos State University (LASU), aims to equip students with practical skills essential for their future careers.

The inaugural session of the training took place at the university’s sports complex, with Dr. Oyenuga highlighting the program's importance despite initial integration challenges into the formal curriculum. "The training will initially be offered as a vocational activity, with plans to incorporate it into the curriculum in the future," Dr. Oyenuga explained.

Dr. Oyenuga praised Unilorin’s proactive approach to enhancing student capabilities. "I commend the university for thinking outside the box and swiftly approving the idea of practical combat training," he said, emphasizing the initiative's alignment with the evolving landscape of Criminology and Security Studies, which increasingly demands proficiency in self-defence techniques.

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The introduction of this training underscores Unilorin's commitment to producing graduates who are not only academically adept but also capable of ensuring their safety and that of others. This forward-thinking strategy aims to better prepare students for contemporary security challenges.