The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has emphasized the need for a unified approach to national security
The Minister made the call at the weekend while receiving members of the Technical Committee on Strengthening Security in Nigeria led by Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (retired) at the Ministry of Police Affairs headquarters in Abuja.
She urged the committee to engage with local communities to enable grassroots participation in security strategies even as she pledged unwavering support for its policy drive and other eform efforts.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim tasked the committee to identify essential technologies and craft an integrated security solution to enhance the capacity of agencies tasked with the responsibility of protecting lives and property in the country.
Earlier, the leader of the committee informed the minister that the committee’s major role was to facilitate the acquisition of technical equipment and capacity development for the security agencies – especially the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
The committee was convened under the directive of President Bola Tinubu to address escalating security concerns in the country and bridge existing gaps through technology-driven initiatives.
The committee comprises representatives from key entities, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, Ministry of Communications, Nigerian Police Force, Ministry of Police Affairs and the Armed Forces – among others