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From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
The Minister of Defence and chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention security subcommittee, General Chris Musa (retd), has promised to detect, and mitigate any potential security threat to the event scheduled for March 27 and 28.
He revealed that the major responsibility of the committee is to conduct a thorough assessment of potential risks, vulnerabilities, design an integrated security plan, and ensure that all operational arrangements are effectively synchronized among the relevant agencies and stakeholders.
General Musa also added that his committee will also develop and coordinate a comprehensive security framework that will guarantee the safety of delegates, party leaders, invited dignitaries and other participants throughout the duration of the Convention.
He spoke in his opening remarks during the inaugural meeting of the Convention subcommittee held in Abuja on Friday.
He described the National Convention as one of the most critical events in the life of any political party and a platform party renews its leadership structures, consolidates internal democracy, and reinforces its vision for national development.
The Minister of Defence claimed that since the gathering, though celebratory, will also present complex security considerations that must be carefully anticipated and professionally managed, it is therefore imperative that the convention’s security architecture be robust, coordinated, and proactive
“For a party of the stature and national reach of the APC, our National Convention will attract thousands of delegates, party leaders, government officials, and observers from across the country and beyond.
“The establishment of this committee underscores the party’s commitment to ensuring that the convention is conducted in a secure, orderly, and peaceful environment.
“Our task is to develop and coordinate a comprehensive security framework that will guarantee the safety of delegates, party leaders, invited dignitaries, media representatives, and all other participants throughout the duration of the Convention.
General Musa (retd) told members of the committee that “the expectations placed on this committee are very clear. We are required to conduct a thorough assessment of potential risks and vulnerabilities, design an integrated security plan, and ensure that all operational arrangements are effectively synchronized among the relevant agencies and stakeholders.
“The Convention must reflect the highest standards of organization and security befitting a ruling party and a responsible national political institution,” he said.
Other notable members of the committee include former Army Chief, Tukur Yusufu Buratai, former IGP Abubakar Adamu, Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga , among others.
