President Bola Tinubu has directed officials to draw up a national security threat assessment and a five-year defence strategy aimed at strengthening cooperation among Nigeria’s security and intelligence agencies.

Tinubu issued the directive at the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, calling for a unified strategy to address the country’s changing security threats.

The President appointed Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Major General Adeyinka Famadewa, to coordinate the 11-member committee responsible for preparing the plan.

Tinubu said the framework should identify Nigeria’s major threats, set clear security objectives and outline the capabilities and resources needed to tackle them.

He cited recent security successes, including the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, as evidence that stronger coordination among security agencies can improve operations.

The President gave the committee 90 days to complete and submit both documents for his consideration and approval.

He also directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Office of the National Security Adviser to implement the directives immediately.