Fight against terrorism requires collaboration – NCTC coordinator
The National Counter Terrorism Centre, NCTC, in the Office of the National Security Adviser, has underscored the importance of continuous collaboration among security stakeholders to combat terrorism in the country.
The National Coordinator, NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, stated this on Monday, at a five-day Counter Terrorism Theory and Practice Course in Abuja.
Laka said since no agency can solely achieve laudable success in the fight against terrorism, there was the need for security stakeholders to work together, identify their crucial roles and collaborate to record great progress in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts.
According to him, collaboration was crucial, as it allows for the sharing of resources, expertise, and information to effectively prevent and respond to terrorist threats.
The NCTC boss said by adopting collaborative strategy, security stakeholders can enhance their capacity to prevent and respond to terrorist threats, ultimately ensuring a safer and more secure environment for all citizens.
He further said that the course, facilitated by the Nigeria-UK Strategic Defence Partnership, had created the avenue for national development that embodies a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach in addressing terrorism concerns in the country.
He said: “There is no doubt that terrorism has a profound negative impact on the nation, our fellow citizens as well as international partners.
“Globally, the carnage unleashed by terrorists has led to devastating loss of lives and properties. Recently, acts by terrorists and other criminal elements to disrupt the country’s socio-economic activities is of serious concern and must be adequately tackled through continuous collaboration by security stakeholders.
“Thus, this course is a welcome development and could not have come at a better time.
“Noting that no agency can solely achieve laudable success in the fight against terrorism, it once again emphasizes the need for us to work together, identifying our crucial roles and collaborating to record great progress in the country’s aviation security.
“It therefore stresses the need for inter-agency collaboration and cross-border relationships to stem this tide because terrorism recognizes no borders.
“In view of this, the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser in collaboration with the UK Counter Terrorism team seeks to address counter terrorism measures that could be employed in enhancing the country’s national security through this course.”
