Otti, Akume, Ribadu call for synergy in security mgt

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu have advocated for synergy in security management to put the country on a better pedestal as 2027 approaches.

Governor Otti stated this while declaring open a 2-day Federal and States Security Administrators (FASA) meeting organised by the Federal Government in collaboration with Abia State Government, in Umuahia,

He said the security meeting provided participants the opportunity to critically examine and share practical experiences on security issues from across states, as well as develop actionable recommendations to strengthen collective response to national security.

The governor said the gathering of the participants in Abia State underscores the shared commitment for all stakeholders in Nigeria, stressing that they all have the responsibility to safeguard the nation.

Governor Otti called for synergy and collaboration among stakeholders, including security agencies, INEC, political actors and relevant institutions to ensure credible elections, as well as make efforts to curb activities of hoodlums and political thugs.

In his address, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Akume said the summit focused on the preparation for the general elections in 2027.

Akume, represented by the Chairman of FASA and Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office of the Presidency, Muhammad Sanusi Danjuma, noted the menace of false information and its negative impact on national security.

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, represented by his Special Adviser on Governance and Sub-national Matters, Mr A.B. Okuro, said the Federal Government remained committed to working collaboratively with state governments and all relevant institutions to strengthen the collective security architecture of the nation.