Nuhu Ribadu Calls for Enhanced Cooperation Against Terrorism

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, addressed the evolving threats posed by terrorist groups in Africa, highlighting their exploitation of porous borders, local grievances, illicit financial networks, and online radicalization. He made these remarks on Monday at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja during the High-Level African Lessons Learned Forum on Counter-Terrorism Cooperation, Intelligence Sharing and Emerging Technologies.

Ribadu stressed that military operations alone are insufficient for sustainable counter-terrorism solutions, advocating for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach. He called for enhanced global and regional cooperation, intelligence sharing, and responsible use of emerging technologies.

Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, supported Ribadu's statements, noting that terrorist groups increasingly leverage technology and illicit financial flows. He emphasized that military action must be complemented by prevention, rehabilitation, reintegration, and community resilience strategies.