Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Monday launched the National Counter-Terrorism Centre’s (NCTC) Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, describing it as a major step in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against insecurity.
The event, held in Abuja, brought together senior government officials, security chiefs, diplomats, private-sector representatives, and development partners. Akpabio said the new five-year roadmap aligns with the government’s determination to dismantle terrorist networks and build a safer, more stable nation.
He noted that insecurity has slowed Nigeria’s development, disrupted learning, scared away investors, and weakened many communities. The newly unveiled strategy, he said, offers a clear framework for strengthening institutions, improving intelligence gathering, deploying modern technology, and encouraging collaboration across all sectors of society.
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Akpabio highlighted three core pillars of the plan: boosting national resilience through early-warning systems and community-driven intelligence; adopting advanced technology such as drones and cybersecurity systems; and expanding regional and international partnerships to confront cross-border threats.
He also stressed the importance of private-sector involvement in funding security initiatives and supporting victims of terrorism, assuring that the National Assembly will ensure transparency and strict oversight throughout implementation.
“This Strategic Plan is a collective promise that Nigeria will not bow to fear,” he said, urging citizens, traditional leaders, civil society, youth groups, and international partners to unite in safeguarding the country.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, represented by the NCTC National Coordinator, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, said the plan draws from more than 20 years of counter-insurgency experience. He pointed to unemployment, drug abuse, and limited economic opportunities as major drivers of violent extremism.
Ribadu added that programmes such as Seeds of Hope, designed to rehabilitate victims of terrorism through agricultural and livelihood support, will help strengthen intelligence, legal frameworks, strategic communication, and national resilience—positioning Nigeria as a regional leader in counter-terrorism.
