The Department of Criminology and Security Studies, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has taken steps to equip its students with essential skills by introducing self-defence and combat training as a vocation.
Dr Adedeji Oyenuga, a Visiting Scholar in the institution’s
Department of Criminology, disclosed this on Monday in Ilorin.
He spoke at the maiden edition of the combat training at the
university’s sports complex.
Oyenuga who is an Associate Professor at the Lagos State
University (LASU), however, said the
training could not be immediately integrated into the curriculum due to the
proposal’s lateness.
He explained that the university had recognised the
importance of this initiative and decided to offer it as a vocational activity
before incorporating it into the curriculum at a later date.
The don highlighted the significance of self-defence within
the context of security studies.
“I commend the university for thinking outside the box and
swiftly approving the idea of practical combat training,” he said.
Oyenuga pointed out that the integration of self-defence and
combat training into the curriculum reflected the university’s commitment to
producing well-rounded graduates.
He said these would be those who are academically proficient
and capable of ensuring personal safety and the security of others.
“This innovative approach aligns with the evolving landscape
of Criminology and Security Studies, which demands a comprehensive
understanding of practical self-defence techniques,” the don explained.