Defence Minister: Terrorism Has National Impact, Regional Consequences with Global Implications
.COAS tasks new officers to turn manpower into combat power Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd) has said that terrorism, banditry, and other emerging security
The Minister of Defence for Nigeria, General Christopher Musa, emphasized that terrorism, banditry, and other security threats have national implications, regional consequences, and global ramifications. Addressing diplomats, security professionals, and UN, AU, and ECOWAS representatives at a high-level event during the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Musa called for a global partnership and a whole-of-society approach to tackle evolving security challenges.
He outlined Nigeria's proactive measures, such as increasing the armed forces' manpower, restructuring the army, establishing state police, and creating a unified intelligence and reconnaissance programme. These initiatives aim to eliminate operational silos, enhance situational awareness, and improve interoperability among government agencies.
Additionally, the minister highlighted investments in domestic defense production, advanced technology, and a national criminal database. Panelists discussed community-based border solutions, intelligence fusion, economic stability as a core pillar of security, tailored African solutions, and the importance of cybersecurity. Musa emphasized the need for concrete areas of cooperation, clear responsibilities, and next steps to address the complex security landscape.
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