A Nigerian political communicator, Segun Sowunmi, is set to play a pivotal role as global policymakers and security experts converge in Washington, D.C., United States, on Thursday for a high-level Capitol Forum on terrorism and religious violence in Nigeria.
The forum is expected to draw a broad spectrum of participants, including lawmakers, legal experts, faith leaders, and security analysts, to examine the escalating threat of insurgency and sectarian violence in Nigeria and its broader international implications.
Sowunmi, listed among the lead speakers, is billed to shape the direction of discussions with a focus on the structural roots of insecurity.
He is expected to highlight the nexus between weak democratic institutions and the persistence of terrorism, arguing that sustainable counterterrorism efforts must be anchored on strengthened governance, credible elections, and enhanced state capacity.
Other prominent speakers at the forum include U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, civil rights attorney Leo Terrell, Congressman Chris Smith, and former lawmaker Frank Wolf, as well as religious leader Tony Perkins.
Also expected to contribute to the discourse are Dumisani Washington, Robert Destro, Mercy Maisamari, Walid Phares, Yuval David, and Mohamed Elsanousi.
Deliberations at the forum will centre on the evolving patterns of extremist violence in Nigeria, the humanitarian toll on affected communities, and the urgent need for coordinated national and international responses.
A key highlight of the event will be firsthand testimonies from victims of terrorism, including Maisamari, aimed at drawing global attention to the human cost of the crisis and the necessity for victim-focused interventions.
Participants are expected to propose actionable recommendations to strengthen U.S.–Nigeria cooperation, improve intelligence-sharing frameworks, and enhance support mechanisms for victims, while also reinforcing democratic resilience as a long-term strategy against extremism.
The forum is regarded as a crucial platform for shaping global understanding and policy engagement on one of Nigeria’s most pressing security and human rights challenges.
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