President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a robust security architecture, saying national security is number one under his watch.
Tinubu remarked this at the Chief of Defence Staff Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja on Wednesday.
He praised the military and security agencies for their hard work in tackling security threats across the country.
His message was delivered by the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru.
The president acknowledged the resilience of the joint task forces and security agencies, praising their determination to get armed criminals to justice.
He assured them of his administration’s support to ensure peace and stability and will provide necessary resources to enhance their operations.
Security
Tinubu said collaboration is key, that the threats are evolving and requires coordinated response.
He asked security commanders to be innovative, integrate technology and foster multi-agency collaboration to combat criminal activities.
This comes at a time when security challenges are becoming more complex and technology driven.
Emerging Threats
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, spoke on the growing concerns in Nigeria’s security landscape.
He mentioned the increasing use of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and armed drones by terrorist groups, saying these are threat to national security.
He said the military must adapt to counter these threats.
He said that while progress has been made, vigilance is key as the adversaries are getting smarter. He asked for more technology, improved intelligence sharing and collaboration between security agencies to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Senator Ahmed Lawan, Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, commented, saying more funding is needed for defence and intelligence.
He said adequate investment in these areas is key to equipping security forces with tools to address the country’s complex security challenges.
Lawan also suggested a review of military procurement process to ensure it aligns with the operational needs of security agencies, saying efficiency and transparency in resource allocation is key.
Foreign Policy and Security
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar represented by the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed reiterated government’s commitment to peace and security as a pillar of Nigeria’s foreign policy.
He said Nigeria’s diplomatic efforts align with its security objectives so Nigeria remains a stabilising force in Africa and the international community.
He said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs works with the military to translate Nigeria’s strategic vision into diplomatic action, to ensure national security interests are represented on the global stage.
As the government is working to secure the country, Tinubu’s message is clear, innovation, collaboration and strategic investment in Nigeria’s security architecture is key.
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