University of Port Harcourt

Centre for Peace and Security Studies

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CENTRE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY STUDIES

University of Port Harcourt

About the Centre

The Centre was established in 2003 ( became functional in 2005) as a unit of the Faculty of Social Sciences. CENTECS is a bold initiative by the University of Port Harcourt to revive and sustain the research culture in the University system.

The Objectives of the centre consists of the following and more. Click on Read more for more informations.


  • Make CPSS a Centre of excellence in peace and security studies through cutting- edge teaching and research
  • Transfer knowledge in peace and security studies through teaching, research and workshops
  • Develop our students’ understanding of peace and security study problems and their consequences for social life in Nigeria andglobal society and equip them with skill and compentences for managing the phenomenon
  • Deliver a high-quality programmes in Peace and Security studies

Our Programmes

Our Programmes are in three categories

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our staff

Meet the dedicated staff powering our unit

Professor Chioma Daisy Onyige

Director, Center for Peace and Security Studies

Dr. Gbenemene Kpae

Assistant Director, Center for Peace and Security Studies

Mrs. Patience Prince Welekwe

Admin Secretary, Centre for Peace and Security Studies

Alabirima David Noah

Chf. Accountant Finance Officer, CPSS