The functions of the Centre include:
- Support of the National Defence College in the conduct of research, training, documentation and publication of research findings in relevant areas of interest to national development
- Collaborate and network with similar institutions within and outside the country in areas of research and training
- Provide internship and visiting fellowship for scholars
- Serve as a Think-Tank for the College, the three Services and the nation in the areas of defence, security, and military science and tchnology
- Monitor events and developments around the world, which affect the security of Nigeria in particular, and Africa at large.
- Organize regular seminars, workshops, dialogue sessions and conferences on topical issues that are of interest to security and defence in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
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Participate, in collaboration with regional and continental organisations like ECOWAS, SADC, IGAD, AU, among others, on relevant issues of defence, security and peacekeeping.
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Serve as organ for coordination of strategic level peacekeeping training and research in West Africa.
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Provide training for civilian and military personnel going for peacekeeping management and diplomatic operations.
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