By Adeola Kunle
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s homeland security architecture through improved surveillance, stronger border protection, intelligence sharing and faster emergency response.
The Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, retired Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Famadewa, disclosed this following the maiden Homeland Security Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Abuja.
The meeting brought together heads and representatives of key ministries, departments and agencies, security institutions and other strategic partners to discuss ways of improving coordination across the country’s security system.
Famadewa reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to developing a secure, resilient and technology-driven homeland security framework capable of responding effectively to emerging threats.
He said achieving the objective would depend on sustained collaboration among security institutions, effective intelligence sharing and coordinated action.
“Achieving this objective requires sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing and coordinated action across all relevant institutions,” he said.
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The Presidential aide also clarified that the Office of the Special Adviser on Homeland Security was established to complement existing security structures rather than duplicate or replace their responsibilities.
He commended the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their sacrifices and continued efforts toward restoring peace, stability and public confidence in areas affected by insecurity.
Unified Surveillance Programme
A major focus of the meeting was the proposed Unified Surveillance Programme, which is expected to strengthen the country's capacity to detect threats early and improve national security monitoring.
Stakeholders also examined measures to improve identity management systems and prevent criminal elements from exploiting anonymous platforms for unlawful activities.
On border security, participants considered improved inter-agency cooperation, greater deployment of technology and intelligence-led operations as key measures for strengthening the nation's borders.
The meeting further reviewed ways to improve early-warning systems, crisis reporting and emergency response mechanisms across the country.
Participants agreed that the ability to identify threats promptly and respond rapidly would be critical to improving public safety and strengthening Nigeria's resilience against security challenges.
They also resolved to establish stronger coordination mechanisms, maintain regular engagements among relevant institutions and develop actionable frameworks to support national security objectives.
Among those who attended the meeting were the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office; the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service; the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service; and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Director-General of the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience were also present, alongside representatives of the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies and other strategic security stakeholders.
The Federal Government's latest initiative underscores its emphasis on greater coordination, technology-driven surveillance and intelligence-based security operations as part of efforts to build a safer and more resilient Nigeria.
Adeola Kunle
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