By Ibrahim Kado
National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has urged the safety directors to prioritise coordination, well timed intelligence sharing, and vigilance towards misinformation because the nation approaches the 2027 common elections.
Ribadu made the decision on the Federal and State Security Administrators Meeting (FSSAM) 2026 in Yola on Thursday.
Ribadu, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Governance and Sub National Liaison, Mr Asishana Okauru, mentioned that these would assist in making certain peace and credible elections within the nation.
“The officials represented in this hall are central to ensuring a peaceful and credible electoral environment.
“As you commence your deliberations today I encourage every participant to freely share information, insights, and best practices. The value of this meeting lies in the practical exchange of ideas and coordinated implementation.
“The Office of the National Security Advisor assures you of continued support. We will remain committed to strengthening platforms and deepening federal-state collaboration”, he mentioned.
According to him, Nigeria’s safety is shared accountability, and collectively we’ll proceed to make a measure of your progress.
Ribadu additional appreciated Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa for his efforts in making certain safety within the state.
In his remarks Gov. Fintiri appealed to the Federal Government to modernise worldwide borders operations for nationwide safety and growth.
Fintiri who was represented by his Deputy, Prof. Kaletafwa Farauta mentioned the deployment of superior surveillance expertise, drone coverages, and joint border patrols would influence positively.
He expressed the necessity for expedited institution of one-stop border posts to manage unlawful transborder migration, arms proliferation, smuggling, and satisfactory federal funding for safety businesses.
Fintiri mentioned his administration stays unshakable in its dedication to maintain Adamawa protected for all together with buyers and guests.
“Our administration has tied no expense in equipping our security agencies from procuring operational vehicles and state-of-the-art communication gear to funding joint operations like Operation Farauta.
“We have demonstrated that when political will meets logistics, peace becomes achievable”, he added.
Sani Aminu, FSSAM Chairman, appreciated the Adamawa authorities for making the state some of the peaceable states within the nation.
He additionally recognises the function of conventional rulers for his or her contributions in making certain peaceable coexistence within the state.
“We therefore employ other people from all other parts of Nigeria to learn from the experience of Adamawa State”.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) experiences that highlights of the event embrace the distribution of patrol automobiles and bikes for native safety operators in Adamawa by the state authorities.(NAN)
Edited by Yakubu Uba
