UN SECURITY COUNCIL WORKING GROUP ON FIELD VISIT TO ONSA

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The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on behalf of the NSA, AIG Nuhu Ribadu (rtd) received the United Nations Security Council working Group on Children and Armed Conflict under the Chairmanship of the Republic of Malta, on a working visit to the Office on Tuesday, 11 July, 2023.

Participants in a group photograph during visit of the UN Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict’s to ONSA.

The group led by Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations, MS Vanessa Frazier was in ONSA to learn the Nigerian Government’s Counter Terrorism efforts in relation to the children.

MS Vaanessa Frazier and Leader of the UN Working Group (left) in a chat with the National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd).

MS Vanessa Frazier and Leader of the UN Working Group (left) in a chat with the National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd).

MS Frazier thanked the Office of the National Security Adviser for  ensuring the signing of the Handover Protocol for Children in September, 2022. The Handover Protocol is a practical tool to prevent or reduce the detention of children encountered by military and security forces during armed conflict and presents an opportunity to identify and transfer children allegedly associated with armed groups within a period of seven days to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

MS Vaanessa Frazier and Leader of the UN Working Group (left) receiving a souvenir from the National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd).

MS Vanessa Frazier and Leader of the UN Working Group (left) receiving a souvenir from the National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd).

She assured of the continued support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for Nigeria in addressing the challenges confronting  the vulnerable children particularly those associated with armed conflicts in the country.

NC-NCTC presenting a souvenir to the Leader of the UN group.

In his welcome remarks, the National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) noted that Nigeria recognised that children constitute the most vulnerable population in the country and so it had put several measures in place to addressing their challenges, among which was the Child’s Rights Act (2003).

A cross section of participants at the event.

A cross section of some of the participants at the event.

According to him, the Government of Nigeria would continue to work with the UN, particularly UNICEF in ensuring that children allegedly associated with armed groups receive appropriate, tailored social and economic reintegration assistance that support the children’s, families’, and communities’ resilience and social cohesion through child protection, education, psychosocial support, and livelihood initiatives, vocational and skills development and life skills.

 

NCTC Hosts US FBI Legal Attaché, Charles Smith JR

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The Directorate of Technical Services (DTS) led by Col. Abdulrasak O. Kazeem, on behalf of the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) received the United States Legal Attaché (LEGAT), Charles Smith JR and his Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) team, recently.

The NCTC DTS Team and US FBI team in a group Photograph during the visit.

The NCTC DTS Team and US FBI team in a group Photograph during the latter’s visit.

The aim of the visit was to strengthen existing collaborative efforts between Nigeria and the United States of America to counter Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) terrorism and forensic investigations.

Col. A.O Kazeem up (Centre), FBI Legal Attache, Charles Smith JR to his right, during the visit.

Director DTS, Col. A.O Kazeem up (Centre), US Legal Attaché (LEGAT), Charles Smith JR to his right, and others, during the visit.

 The visit also helped to consider other areas of collaboration especially CBRNE risk assessments and threats mitigation, intelligence gathering analysis, development of integrated Counter Terrorism (CT) database infrastructure, as well as the certification of the NCTC Forensics Laboratories by International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

 

NCTC, MAN Strengthen collaboration to fight terrorism

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The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have resolved to strengthen their collaboration in the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) and the President, MAN, Otunba Francis Meshioye during the visit of MAN to NCTC.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) and the President, MAN, Otunba Francis Meshioye during the visit of MAN to NCTC.

The resolution was made when the National Leadership of MAN led by its President, Otunba Francis Meshioye paid a courtesy call to the NCTC on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023 in Abuja.

While welcoming the delegation, the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) said the decision was necessitated by the need to explore other areas of partnership for economic growth of the Country. “We have a lot to do together,” he said.

Management of NCTC in a group photograph with the visiting leadership of MAN.

Management of NCTC in a group photograph with the visiting leadership of MAN.

The National Coordinator added that the duty of the Centre was not limited to that of government alone but also the citizen’s, in line with the whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to countering terrorism and violent extremism being adopted by the Centre, over the years.

In his remarks, the President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Otunba Francis Meshioye thanked the management of the Centre for the warm reception accorded his team. He noted that security was not just a one man business but a national assignment. “There is therefore the need to work with other local and international bodies to fight terrorism,” Meshioye urged.

L-R: Brig. Gen. David Umaru (NCTC); NC-NCTC Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd); President of MAN, Otunba Francis Meshioye; D-G MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi Kadir and Col. Abdulrasaq O. Kazeem during MAN's visit to NCTC.

L-R: Brig. Gen. David Umaru (NCTC); NC-NCTC Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd); President of MAN, Otunba Francis Meshioye; D-G MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi Kadir and Col. Abdulrasaq O. Kazeem during MAN’s visit to NCTC.

 

 

According to him, terrorism prohibits investment and where there is no investment, there can be no development. “This partnership must be sustained,” he reiterated.

In his own view, the Director-General of MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi Kadir, said the Association with about 2,500 membership across 10 sectors and 72 sub-sectors of the economy required the support of the NCTC in its determination to lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty.

A cross section of attendees during MAN's visit to NCTC.

A cross section of attendees during MAN’s visit to NCTC.

 

UNDP, OTHERS LAUNCH NORTH WEST PREVENTION PROJECT

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with  Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara States, supported by the Governments of Germany and Norway, launched a Project titled North-West Prevention Facility to address the challenges of climate change and insecurity in the North-West region, on Monday 3 July, 2023 in Abuja.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Office of the NSA, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd); Private Secretary to the Governor of Zamfara State, Sheriphdeen Jatto; Resident Representative, UNDP, Mohamed Yahya; Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Umar Radda; Germany Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Annett Gunther; First Secretary, Norwegian Embassy, Trygve Aurdal-vold and Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Sokoto State, Umar Isa Sokoto, during the launch of North-West Prevention Facility Project held at the UN House, Abuja.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Office of the NSA, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd); Private Secretary to the Governor of Zamfara State, Sheriphdeen Jatto; Resident Representative, UNDP, Mohamed Yahya; Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Umar Radda; Germany Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Annett Gunther; First Secretary, Norwegian Embassy, Trygve Aurdal-vold and Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Sokoto State, Umar Isa Sokoto, during the launch of North-West Prevention Facility Project held at the UN House, Abuja.

In his remarks, the National Security Adviser  (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, represented by the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), said that the project was very timely, as one of the greatest threats to global security today could be attributed to climate Change, which he referred to as a threat multiplier.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Office of the NSA, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd); while addressing the audience at the launch.

National Coordinator, NCTC, Office of the NSA, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), while addressing the audience at the launch.

He stated further that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), had the role of promoting strategic coordination and oversight over the implementation of various policies in the country; adding that ONSA adopts the whole-of-government and the-whole-of-society approach in the provision of needed coordination.

L-R: UNDP Nigeria Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya and Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Umar Radda, while signing agreement on the NW Prevention Project.

L-R: UNDP Nigeria Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya and Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Umar Radda, while signing agreement on the NW Prevention Project.

The NSA stressed that Nigeria’s firm stance on counterterrorism measures over the years evolved and focused on policies and strategies aimed at addressing the root causes of terrorism and  violent extremism from bottom up as  prioritised in the Policy Framework and National Action (PFNAP) for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.

While commending the UNDP for the laudable project which aimed complement the government’s efforts at addressing security concerns in the Northwest, the NSA appreciated the  governments of Germany and Norway for their supports.

A cross Section of some of the participants at the event.

A cross section of some of the participants at the event.

Earlier, the Resident Representative of UNDP Nigeria, Mr Mohamed Yahya who revealed that the project was a collaborative efforts of UNDP, 3 States of North-west- Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina, with support from the governments of Germany and Norway, noted, that region was known for agricultural activities but the nefarious activities of bandits have disrupted the entire socio-economic system.

Germany Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Annett Gunther; First Secretary (left) with the First Secretary of the Norwegian Embassy, Trygve Aurdal-vold.

Germany Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Annett Gunther; First Secretary, Norwegian Embassy, Trygve Aurdal-vold.

Also, the Executive Governor of Katsina state, Dr Dikko Umar Raddar, as well as representatives of Sokoto and Zamfara States Governors, appreciated the UNDP, Governments of Germany and Norway for supporting this project. They emphasised that regional security was key to the success of the project. The governors opined that development of modern irrigation system, improvement in the agriculture value system, revamping of the socio-economic status and involvement of traditional/religious institutions in conflict resolution would restore economic buoyancy in the region.

Stakeholders unveiling the project agreement at the event.

Stakeholders unveiling the project facility at the event.

In their separate remarks at the events, Ambassadors of Germany and Norwey assured of their Countries’ commitments to the realisation of the project. According to them, having political ownership was key to the release of the fund which the three states and Federal Government had demonstrated. They also assured that they would continue to remain strong allies of Nigeria.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), SO PCVE, NCTC, Mr. Dennis Ozioko and Mr Ashraf Usman, UNDP Head of Office-North West.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Office of the NSA, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd); SO PCVE, NCTC, Mr Dennis Ozioko and  UNDP Head of Office, North West, Mr. Ashraf Usman at the Launch.

The North West Prevention Project was aimed at building trust and confidence within and between communities and the state; revitalising the local economy through human, natural, physical, social and financial capital development as well as the development of the Solar Microgrid Climate-peace hub; strengthening border governance, security and economy and; strengthening synergy of response across states and Federal government actors.

New NSA pays familiarisation visit to NCTC

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The new National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday 27 June, 2023, paid a familiarisation visit to the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

i.The National Coordinator, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) in a handshake with the NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu while welcoming the latter to the NCTC on Tuesday, as the PGSO in ONSA, Maj. Gen. Sadiq Ndalolo (far left) watches.

The National Coordinator, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) in a handshake with the NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu while welcoming the latter to the NCTC on Tuesday, as the PGSO in ONSA, Maj. Gen. Sadiq Ndalolo (far left) watches.

It would be recalled that Malam Ribadu officially took over from the immediate past NSA, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) on Monday 26 June, 2023, following the former’s appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The New NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu flanked by the National Coordinator and (right) and PGSO (left) in a group photograph with some of the Staff of the Centre.

While addressing the staff of the Centre, the NSA noted that the visit was an opportunity to see things for himself and that he was impressed by the structures already in place to fight terrorism and terrorism financing in Nigeria. “You have a partner to work with,” he assured.

v.The NSA (right), receiving a document containing brief about NCTC and other important publications from the National Coordinator.

The NSA (right), receiving a document containing brief about NCTC and other important publications from the National Coordinator.

Malam Ribadu pledged a regular interaction with the officers and men of the Centre for effective service delivery to Nigerians. “I’m here to work,” the NSA stressed.

ii.NSA Malam Nuhu Ribadu (left) being conducted round the facilities at NCTC by the National Coordinator Retired Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa (right).

NSA Malam Nuhu Ribadu (left) being conducted round the facilities at NCTC by the National Coordinator Retired Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa (right).

 

The NSA was conducted round the NCTC facilities by the National  Coordinator, Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa (rtd), who had earlier briefed him on the historical background for the establishment, functions, as well as the activities of the National Counter Terrorism Centre.

National Coordinator, NCTC briefing the NSA on the activities of the Centre.

FG CALLS ON UN TO STRENGHTEN SUPPORT ON RECOVERY OF TERRORISTS IMPACTED AREAS OF LAKE CHAD BASIN

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The Federal Government has called on the United Nations and Development Partners to strengthen support towards the implementation of the regional strategy for stabilisation, recovery and resilience of Boko Haram affected areas in Nigeria and other Countries of the Lake Chad Basin.

Nations Office on Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), during the Bilateral meeting.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), with the Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office on Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), during the Bilateral meeting.

The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) made the call at a side event of the ongoing Third United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week (CT Week) holding at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States of America, from 19 to 23 June, 2023.

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), with the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Executive Director of of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Directorate (CTED).

L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), with the Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Executive Director of of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Directorate (CTED).

The CT Week is a biennial gathering of Member States and international counter-terrorism partners. The theme of the third CT Week is ‘‘Addressing Terrorism through Reinvigorated Multilateral and Institutional Cooperation’’

According to the National ´Coordinator, the reintegration of the vast number of repentant and low-risk individuals associated with Boko Haram and ISWAP poses a significant new challenge for the government of Nigeria, so the need for more international support to addressing the menace.

“In the last six years since the adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2349, Nigerian Government has undertaken several responses to address the impact of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin, these efforts had guided the 2022 Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, the 2019 National Security Strategy, the 2017 National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, as well as the 2016 National Counter Terrorism Strategy,” he said.

While expressing gratitude for the tremendous support from the United Nations and its entities for the rehabilitation efforts in Nigeria, Rear Admiral Musa (rtd) emphasised the need for more global awareness and support to address the inherent challenges and risks in reintegrating all categories of returning terrorists especially those moving around the sub-Saharan Africa. “In the Lake Chad Basin region, the UN and Developmental Partners must continue to strengthen support towards the implementations of the regional strategy for stabilisation, recovery and resilience of Boko Haram affected areas,” he stressed.

 

SDP Multi-Agency Kidnap Fusion Cell Command Control Workshop 6 – 9 JUNE 2023

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A cross section of some of the participants at the workshop.

A cross section of some of the participants at the workshop.

The National Coordinator, NCTC Rear Admiral YEM Musa, rtd. (Middle) in a photograph with the workshop facilitators.

The National Coordinator, NCTC Rear Admiral YEM Musa, rtd. (Middle) in a photograph with the workshop facilitators.

Consequent upon the Security Defence Partnership (SDP) agreement entered into by the United Kingdom and Nigeria in February 2022, the UK Government through the British High Commission in Nigeria and the National Crime Agency – (BHC/NCA) were committed to creating a Multi-Agency Kidnap Fusion cell in collaboration with ONSA. This eventually led to the scoping visit to London by representatives from ONSA, DSS and NPF. The success of this visit shaped the roadmap which would lead to the creation of the Anti-Kidnap Multi-Agency Fusion Cell that have taken place here in the Office of the National security Adviser.

Participants and facilitators at the workshop in a group photograph.

Participants and facilitators at the workshop in a group photograph.

In December 2022 a workshop attended by 16 Nigerian stakeholders identified the key areas for development of this proposal. Following agreement between the ONSA and the NCA a series of workshops planned between April and November 2023 were scheduled.

A cross section of some of the participants at the workshop.

A cross section of some of the participants at the workshop.

Two workshops held between 6th and 9th Juneat the NCTC, looked at Command and Control in the context of the Muti-Agency Kidnap Fusion Cell approach. The objective of these and subsequent workshops was to deliver a holistic participation amongst the agencies. It was designed to bring about multi-Agency collaboration, synergy, oneness for a seamless, symbiotic relationship in the operation of the agencies saddled with the responsibility of securing the nation on the issue of criminality and other organized crimes, particularly kidnapping.

Chris Grimson (NCA) posing in a photograph with Mr. Segun Imohiosen on NCTC, ONSA during the workshop.

Chris Grimson (NCA) posing in a photograph with Mr. Segun Imohiosen on NCTC, ONSA during the workshop.

More workshops are designed on the subject to take place in the cause of the year between July, September, October and November 2023 to further deepen collaboration amongst the agencies to allow for more intelligence sharing, planning and the execution at the theatre of operation. Protect & Prepare UK Ltd a specialist contractor with experience in civil contingency planning and counter terrorism training were identified as a key partner to deliver the program of activity and achieve success in the initiative. These roundtable workshops initially brought together leaders of security Agencies and now, the operational personnel to chart the way forward for implementation of the recommendations that will eventually emanate from the series of the workshop slated to hold in the year.

Facilitators at the workshop: L-R: Mark Scoular (P&P); David Umaru (NCTC), Paul Burnham (P&P), Leye Jaiyeola (rtd Rear Admiral), Chris Grimson (NCA) and Segun Imohiosen (NCTC).

This is to ensure that best practices regarding addressing kidnapping is shared amongst participants. Roundtable discussions within the workshops will be held to discuss critical issues which will lead to a framework for the launch of the multi-agency fusion cell, tactical operational capability, structure of the multi-agency fusion cell, communications and media, staffing and equipment requirements including a common intelligence sharing platforms, as well as causes, prevention, prosecution and mitigation of the threat of kidnapping in Nigeria.

The National Coordinator, NCTC Rear Admiral YEM Musa, rtd. (right) receiving his certificate of participation at the workshop.

The National Coordinator, NCTC Rear Admiral YEM Musa, rtd. (right) receiving his certificate of participation at the workshop.

A cross section of some of the participants.

A cross section of some of the participants.

PRESIDENT TINUBU ON FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO NCTC, ONSA: PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO COUNTERTERRORISM

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid first official visit to the Office of the National Security Adviser on Monday, 5 June, 2023 in Abuja.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Left) and the NSA, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) {right} during the visit in Abuja on Monday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Left) and the NSA, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) {right} during the visit in Abuja on Monday.

His first point of call during the visit was the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) where he undertook the tour of facilities. The President who noted that terrorism was not unique to Nigeria alone but rather a global phenomenon, pledged the resolve of his administration to nip it in the bud.

photograph during the President's visit to ONSA on Monday.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Middle), the NSA, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) (4 Left), National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) {1st Left} and other Senior Officials from ONSA and the Presidential Villa in a group photograph during the President’s visit to ONSA on Monday.

“For economic revival, prosperity and development, we have to give priority to security,” the President said.

He further stated that what he had seen at the Centre and the new office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) was a demonstration of intelligence efforts to counter-terrorism which must be backed by knowledge.

L-R: NC-NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) and the PGSO to the NSA, Maj. Gen. Sadiq Ndalolo

L-R: NC-NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) and the PGSO to the NSA, Maj. Gen. Sadiq Ndalolo

“Counter-terrorism that is not backed by knowledge and intelligence is not going to be of any service to any nation. We are going to work on that together.

“The effort of the entire armed forces of this country must be put together in a way that there will be one single focus on securing the country.

“You can’t have disharmony in an orchestra. We must focus on one tunnel; coordinate, share information, share intelligence and work harder.

“You cannot hoard information. You cannot hoard intelligence. I am glad that Nigeria is on the path of success, I assure you.

“We will make it together and that is why I am here this morning,” President Tinubu stressed.

L-R: NSA Monguno, President Tinubu and his aide Dele Alake during the visit.

L-R: NSA Monguno, President Tinubu and his aide Dele Alake during the visit.

Earlier, the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) who thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making the visit his first official engagement outside the Villa, described the gesture as a proof of his commitment to ensuring the security of life and property of Nigerians.

“This reinforces your commitment, your dedication, and your inflexible rigidity to ensuring that the security challenges of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and by extension, the sub-region, are overcome within the shortest possible time,” Monguno said.

L-R: President Tinubu and the NSA Monguno

L-R: President Tinubu and the NSA Monguno

He stated further that Mr. President’s visit further signified his desire to ensure a safer country for all.

Maj. Gen. Monguno (rtd) assured of the commitment and dedication of the Office of the National Security Adviser to the President towards the realisation of the promises he made to Nigerian people.

 

The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) was among Senior Officials of the Office of the National Security Adviser who accompanied the NSA to receive the President.

 

 

INSECURITY: NCTC PARTNERS NAFDAC ON DRUG RESEARCH, INVESTIGATION

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L-R: National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), DG NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye during the Courtesy by the latter to NCTC on Wednesday.

The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa (rtd), has disclosed that Drug is one of those foods that are fueling insecurity in Nigeria and the need to strengthen collaborations among relevant government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies, particularly, NAFDAC, to tackle this menace, must be sustained for a safe and resilient society.

L-R: Director Technical Service, NCTC, Col. Kazeem Abdulrasaq , National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), DG NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye and Director PCVE, NCTC, Amb. Mairo Musa Abbas during the Courtesy by the NAFDAC DG to the Centre.

L-R: Director Technical Service, NCTC, Col. Kazeem Abdulrasaq , National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd), DG NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye and Director PCVE, NCTC, Amb. Mairo Musa Abbas during the Courtesy by the NAFDAC DG to the Centre.

The NCTC Coordinator disclosed this when he received on a Courtesy visit, the Director General, National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye and her team, on Wednesday 31 May, 2023, in Abuja.

A cross section of some of the NAFDAC Team

A cross section of some of the NAFDAC Team

According to him, “To get an action that is very effective, you have to first of all treat those things that you take to make you stronger and I believe drug is one of those foods that are fueling our insecurity.”

“It is only through psychological approach that we can really, first of all entangle that network of groups that have formed themselves as forces against humanity and national security,” he stressed.

Members of the high table during the visit

The National Coordinator stated further that the Centre’s partnership with NAFDAC on Drug-related Research and Investigations was part of its role in engaging institutions.

In her remarks, the Director General, National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that the Collaboration between the Office of the National Security Adviser and her Agency over the years had been very positive.

While calling on all Nigerians to join hands against those who indulge in illicit drugs to destroy the future of the young people, she assured that her Agency’s continued collaboration with NCTC in ONSA would lead to more positive outcomes for the benefit of all.

Highlights of the visit include a brief on the existing and future collaborations between the two Organisations and a guided tour of facilities at the Centre.

Col. Kazeem, while giving a brief on the NCTC collaboration with NAFDAC

Col. Kazeem, while giving a brief on the NCTC collaboration with NAFDAC

 

NC, NCTC Meets with Officials of MDAs

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In continuation of  his engagements with relevant stakeholders on the expanded mandate of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, the National Coordinator of the Centre, Rear Admiral YEM Musa (rtd) met with officials from Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday, 24 May 2023.

NC-NCTC meeting with MDAs over expanded role of the Centre

NC-NCTC meeting with MDAs over expanded role of the Centre

He noted that NCTC is responsible for coordinating CT and PCVE activities in Nigeria. The Meeting was used to brief participants on the core roles and activities of the Centre by the relevant Directorates.