Sarkin Bello Leads New Committee for Nigeria's Security Strategy

The National Security Adviser (NSA) inaugurated a committee to develop Nigeria's national security strategy, which has not been reviewed since 2019. The committee is chaired by Sarkin Bello, a retired Major-General, and includes representatives from various government ministries, the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, law enforcement bodies, civil society organizations, and academics.

Notable institutions represented include the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, National Intelligence Agency, Defence Intelligence Agency, and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. During the inauguration, Ribadu, represented by Major-General Bello (retd.), emphasized the significant changes in Nigeria's domestic, regional, and global security landscape since the last review.

He identified key threats such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cyber threats, misinformation, economic challenges, food insecurity, and environmental issues. The National Security Strategy 2026 aims to provide a framework for coordinating national security, resilience, and sustainable development, with the Office of the National Security Adviser offering necessary support for the committee's work.