By Harriet Tornguvan
The Federal Government has called for enhanced collaboration and coordination among security and intelligence agencies as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s evolving security threats.
This call was made by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, during a high-level meeting with intelligence and security stakeholders held at the Ministry of Defence.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, the minister stressed the urgent need for a unified and integrated approach to intelligence gathering and operations, particularly in confronting asymmetric warfare. He noted that while security agencies have recorded notable successes, their efforts have often been fragmented, thereby limiting overall effectiveness.
According to him, Nigeria’s security challenges require a collective national response driven by synergy among all relevant institutions. “We have been operating in silos for too long. It is time to come together, harness our collective intelligence, and work as a unified team to support our troops and safeguard the nation,” he said.
The minister commended the resilience and dedication of security personnel, acknowledging their sacrifices despite the complex and often under-recognised nature of their operations. He added that the dynamic nature of modern security threats demands a more coordinated intelligence framework.
Christopher Musa further reiterated the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on strengthened joint action across all security institutions, stressing that every agency and parastatal has a vital role to play in safeguarding national security.
He underscored the importance of integrating both human and technical intelligence to generate actionable outcomes that would enable rapid response by troops on the field. The minister also called for increased public participation, urging Nigerians to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
“Asymmetric warfare requires intelligence-driven operations. The enemy is often hidden, making it imperative for us to strengthen our intelligence architecture and remain vigilant at all times,” he said.
The meeting, described as the first of its kind at the Ministry of Defence, is expected to lay the foundation for a more coordinated intelligence framework aimed at boosting operational efficiency and strengthening national security across the country.
