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SGF Inaugurates Committee on National Threat Assessment, Strategic Defence Operations

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has inaugurated the committee recently established by President Bola Tinubu to prepare a comprehensive National

The Government of the Federation (SGF) has inaugurated a committee under President Bola Tinubu's leadership to conduct a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and develop a five-year Strategic Defence Operations plan. The committee, coordinated by Major-General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (Rtd), comprises key security and defence officials, including the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, and others.

SGF Secretary Senator George Akume emphasized the importance of the committee's work, urging it to deliver a thorough assessment and strategic plan within 90 days. He highlighted the complex and interconnected nature of contemporary security threats and the need for a proactive approach to national security. The committee's report will serve as a basis for developing operational objectives, determining required capabilities, allocating resources, and establishing a coherent short, medium, and long-term strategy.

SGF Secretary stressed the necessity of a shared national understanding of the security environment and a strategic framework that defines the objectives and capabilities of military and security personnel.

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