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Senate President Akpabio Unveils Nigeria’s Five-Year Counter-Terrorism Plan
Senate President Akpabio Unveils Nigeria’s Five-Year Counter-Terrorism Plan
Senate President Akpabio unveils Nigeria’s five-year counter-terrorism plan. Senate President Godswill Akpabio formally unveiled Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategic plan 2025–2030 on Monday. The plan was developed by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
In his keynote address, Akpabio said the occasion was not merely the launch of a policy document but a defining moment in the country’s national journey.
“It is a moment when Nigeria again reaffirms that our people deserve to live without fear, that our children deserve a future of peace, and that our nation must be secured to prosper,” he said.
Akpabio said every generation faces a fundamental question that history requires it to answer.
“For ours, the question is clear: How do we secure our nation, safeguard our people and set Nigeria irreversibly on the path of peace, growth and stability?” he asked.
He said the plan provides a framework for transforming institutions, modernising the security architecture, strengthening national resilience and expanding partnerships across government, industry, civil society and the international community.
Akpabio said insecurity weakened the foundations of development, with investors withdrawing, schools shutting down, farmers abandoning their fields, and hope retreating from the hearts of young people.
The ex-Akwa Ibom governor said the plan is timely because it is pragmatic, forward-looking and implementation-driven.
He submitted that the legislature has a constitutional responsibility to provide legal, budgetary and oversight support to security institutions.
The senate president added that the 10th national assembly has enacted far-reaching laws in defence, policing, intelligence coordination, cybersecurity and counter-terrorism.
Akpabio said these efforts strengthen agency mandates, promote inter-agency synergy and improve welfare for security personnel.
He said legislation alone cannot secure the country, adding that investments in people, technology, training and partnerships is essential. “We must replace short-term firefighting with long-term planning,” he said.
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“That is why this strategic plan matters — because it translates intent into action and action into measurable results.”
The presiding officer said the plan adopts a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach by recognising that security is a shared responsibility among citizens, communities, institutions and international partners.
In his message, Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA), who was represented by Adamu Laka, coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, said the plan is the product of extensive research, inter-agency collaboration and consultations across government ministries, security institutions, academia, civil society and international partners.
He said the vision is to establish the National Counter Terrorism Centre as a regional centre of excellence in counter-terrorism and preventing violent extremism in West Africa and the Sahel.
EFCC, ICPC To Deepen Collaboration Against Graft
The Resident Commissioner of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Edo State, Ebenezer Shogunle, has called for stronger collaboration between the EFCC and the ICPC in the fight against corruption in the country.
The Commissioner made this call when he was received, during a courtesy visit, by the Ag Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad. Shogunle noted that a strong collaboration between the two agencies was imperative if the fight against corruption must be won. “This is not merely a courtesy call. It is a reaffirmation.
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A reaffirmation that in the fight against corruption, ICPC and EFCC are not rivals. We are two arms of the same body, two swords drawn for the same battle. The body is Nigeria, the battle is for her soul. We came today to say: we see you; we value you, and we are ready to do more with you”. Shogunle who vigorously commended the Ola Olukoyede Management of the Commission further said: “Since 2003, you have redefined deterrence in this country.
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You took on untouchables and showed that a public office is a public trust, not a private estate. You chased stolen assets across continents and brought billions back home. You stared down cybercrime and showed a generation that there is no dignity in yahoo.
The EFCC is the nation’s sword, while the ICPC is its shield and scalpel”, the ICPC’s Resident Commissioner said. Visit www.efcc.efcc.gov.ng for more stories.
Navy, U.S. Delegation Strengthen Maritime Security Partnership
The Nigerian Navy and a U.S. Congressional Delegation have reinforced their partnership in Lagos to enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
The Nigerian Navy and a U.S. Congressional Delegation have reinforced their partnership in Lagos to enhance maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
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The delegation, led by Adam Barker, paid a courtesy visit to the western naval command headquarters in Lagos, where they were received by the flag officer commanding, Abubakar Mustapha, a statement by the navy said on Tuesday.
Mr Mustapha highlighted the command’s role in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and supporting regional security initiatives.
He reiterated the importance of the Regional Maritime Awareness Capability, describing it as a critical tool for real-time monitoring, information sharing and coordinated responses to maritime threats.
According to Mr Mustapha, RMAC has significantly enhanced the navy’s capacity to combat sea robbery, crude oil theft and other illegal maritime activities.
He added that the system contributed to the suppression of piracy in Nigerian waters in 2022, leading to Nigeria’s removal from the International Maritime Bureau piracy list.
Mr Mustapha pointed out that sustained collaboration with international partners, particularly the United States, remained vital to addressing evolving maritime
He noted that such partnerships provided opportunities for capacity building, technical support and intelligence sharing.
The delegation also toured the RMAC complex and received a comprehensive briefing on its operations and contributions to maritime security.
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Mr Barker commended the navy’s proactive efforts and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to continued cooperation.
He said the engagement provided an opportunity to deepen collaboration and address emerging threats in the maritime domain.
EFCC Docks Businessman For N123m Fraud
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Tuesday, May 4, 2026, arraigned a businessman, Taiwo Sunday, on a two-count charge of alleged fraud to the tune of ₦123 million.
He was arraigned before Justice Kareem Adedokun of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 390 of the Criminal Code Law of Oyo State, 2000.
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The defendant’s ordeal began when the complainant, Oluwarotimi John, alleged that in April 2024, Sunday approached him with an offer to supply motorcycles, claiming to have exclusive dealership arrangements with major distributors in Lagos and some states in the Northern part of the country.
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The petitioner further alleged that the sum of ₦123,050,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-Three Million, Fifty Thousand Naira) was paid into Sunday’s company account, Yemsund Enterprise, with Union Bank account number 0159405441, based on the promise.
However, the motorcycles were neither delivered nor was the money refunded to the complainant.
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