Nigeria needs unified approach to strengthen national security – FG

The federal government says there is a need for a unified approach to strengthen its national security, while also emphasising the importance of broad societal involvement in formulating security strategies.

It also said joint efforts among African countries would make and shape the continent’s cyber resilience, and make it overcome the challenges posed by cybercrime.

The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, stated this when she received Technical Committee on Strengthening Security in Nigeria led by Maj.-Gen A. T. Jibrin (rtd).

The minister tasked the committee to identify essential technologies and craft an integrated security solution for Nigeria security that would enhance the capacity of agencies charged with the responsibility of protecting lives and property in the country.

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Earlier, the leader of the committee Maj.-Gen. Jibrin (rtd) disclosed that the committee was convened under the directive of President Bola Tinubu to address escalating security concerns in the country and aims to bridge existing gaps through technology-driven initiatives.