US EditionAkpabio Unveils 2025–2030 Counter-Terrorism Plan
The plan aims to modernize Nigeria’s security and build resilience through technology and partnerships, addressing social causes of extremism, Senate President Akpabio said.
- On Monday, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, unveiled the National Counter‑Terrorism Centre Strategic Plan 2025–2030 in Abuja, calling it a defining moment to modernise Nigeria's security.
- Rising insecurity has prompted the new strategy, with the National Counter‑Terrorism Centre developing the plan in the Office of the National Security Adviser through research and consultations.
- Akpabio outlined three critical pillars: early‑warning and community intelligence; integrating drones and cybersecurity platforms; and enhancing cooperation across government, industry, civil society and international partners.
- The 10th National Assembly has acted with new legislation on security, and Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, pledged to enforce transparency and closely monitor implementation.
- The Strategic Plan positions the National Counter‑Terrorism Centre as a regional centre of excellence in West Africa and the Sahel, calls for private sector partnerships to finance efforts, and highlights unemployment and drug abuse as social drivers of extremism.
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