President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the new Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), two state-of-the-art facilities to optimize efforts, and provide the incoming administration with infrastructure, at addressing evolving security challenges in the country, especially terrorism and violent extremism.
Speaking at the inauguration, the President also used the occasion to outline significant milestones achieved by his administration on National Security, including gains in combating terrorism, banditry, piracy as well as militancy.
According to the National Security Adviser, Maj Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd), the facilities would further enhance Nigeria’s already recognized contribution to global counterterrorism policy and practice efforts.