FILES: National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu
Federal Government and state governments have renewed efforts to strengthen collaboration in tackling emerging security threats across Nigeria, with a focus on intelligence sharing and coordinated operations.
The commitment was reaffirmed at the 2026 Federal and States Security Administrators Meeting held in Jos, Plateau State, where security officials from across the country gathered to review strategies for addressing insecurity.
Chairman of the forum, Sani Yargaya, said lasting peace can only be achieved through collective action, stressing that, “Government alone cannot solve these challenges. There is a need for renewed commitment, stronger institutions, inclusive governance and sustained peacebuilding.”
Representatives of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) highlighted the importance of a more integrated security framework driven by intelligence sharing, structured engagement and effective governance.
Speaking at the meeting, ONSA representative Asishana Okauru declared that “Security is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of good governance.”
He also urged security administrators to strengthen coordination and remain vigilant against misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Plateau State Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo described security as a collective responsibility, noting that terrorism, banditry, cybercrime and electoral violence require joint action from all levels of government.
The conference is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving federal-state security cooperation, strengthening counter-terrorism measures and enhancing Nigeria’s overall security architecture.
