Insecurity: FG, States Deepen Collaboration To Tackle Emerging Threats

 

 

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with state governments and security institutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and inclusive governance.

The commitment was reiterated on Thursday at the opening of the 2026 Federal and States Security Administrators Meeting (FSSAM) held at Victoria Gowon Hall, Government House, Jos, Plateau State.

The meeting brought together permanent secretaries responsible for security, state security advisers, representatives of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and heads of security agencies from across the federation to deliberate on internal security, crime intelligence, cybercrime, counter-terrorism, military security, and the control of small arms and light weapons.

Chairman of the forum and Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sani Yargaya, said that although successive governments and stakeholders had invested significantly in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, persistent communal crises highlighted the need for stronger institutions and sustained collaboration.

“While we still live with some of these challenges, we should not in any way think that these efforts did not produce results,” Yargaya said.

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He stressed that achieving lasting peace and security would require a comprehensive and collaborative approach.

“Government alone cannot solve these challenges. There is a need for renewed commitment, stronger institutions, inclusive governance and sustained peacebuilding,” he added.

Yargaya noted that, beyond security briefings from states and agencies, this year’s meeting would feature presentations from specialised centres under ONSA, including the National Counter Terrorism Centre and the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre, to enhance coordination between the federal and state governments.

Representing the National Security Adviser, Asishana Okauru said the Office of the NSA remained committed to building a more coordinated national security architecture anchored on intelligence sharing, structured engagement and effective governance.

He commended the Plateau State Government for strengthening its security architecture through the revitalisation of Operation Rainbow, the deployment of surveillance drones, the reconstitution of the Plateau State Interfaith Advisory Council, and the inauguration of the State Advisory Committee on State Police.

“Security today demands coordination, trust and structured engagement across all levels of governance,” Okauru said, adding that “security is not merely the absence of conflict; it is the presence of good governance.”

He also urged security administrators to prioritise early coordination, timely intelligence sharing and vigilance against misinformation as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.

“As the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections, all security administrators must prioritise early coordination, timely intelligence sharing and vigilance against misinformation capable of undermining public confidence,” he said.

Earlier, Plateau State Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo, who declared the meeting open on behalf of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, described the hosting of the conference as a vote of confidence in the state’s commitment to peace, unity and national security.

“It is with profound honour and immense pride that I welcome you to Plateau State, the Home of Peace and Tourism, for this historic meeting,” she said.

Piyo noted that terrorism, banditry, organised crime, cyber threats and electoral violence require coordinated responses from all levels of government and security institutions.

“Security is a shared responsibility, and collaboration remains our greatest strength,” she said.

She added that Plateau State’s experience with conflict had strengthened its resolve to promote reconciliation, improve inter-agency collaboration and support community-based security initiatives.

“Plateau stands as a testament to the fact that peace is achievable when leadership is purposeful, institutions are responsive and citizens are united by a common vision,” she said.

The meeting is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving intelligence sharing, enhancing federal-state collaboration, strengthening counter-terrorism efforts and building a more effective national security framework to address emerging threats across the country.

 

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