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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 27 and 28 March.
He revealed that the major responsibility of the committee is to conduct a thorough assessment of potential risks and vulnerabilities, design an integrated security plan, and ensure that all operational arrangements are effectively synchronised among the relevant agencies and stakeholders.
General Musa added that his committee will 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 where a party renews its leadership structures, consolidates internal democracy and reinforces its vision for national development.
The Minister of Defence noted that although the gathering is celebratory, it will also present complex security considerations that must be carefully anticipated and professionally managed, stressing that 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.
“Such a gathering, while celebratory, also presents 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.
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“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.”
Charging the members, General Musa (retd) said: “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 synchronised among the relevant agencies and stakeholders.
“Our approach must be preventive rather than reactive, ensuring that potential threats are identified and mitigated well in advance.
“Equally important is the need for effective coordination. The success of our assignment will depend largely on our ability to work closely with the various security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies responsible for maintaining law and order during the convention.
“Each agency brings unique capabilities, experience, and resources to the table. Our responsibility as a committee is to ensure that these capabilities are properly harmonised within a unified operational framework,” he said.
The former army chief promised that: “In carrying out our duties, professionalism, discipline, and mutual respect must guide our engagement with one another and with the institutions we will be working with.
“The convention must reflect the highest standards of organisation and security befitting a ruling party and a responsible national political institution,” he said.
Other notable members of the committee include former army chief, Lieutenant-General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (retd), former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, and Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) chairman, Gbenga Elegbeleye, among others.
