Ribadu Calls for Local Solutions to Terrorism in Africa

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser of Nigeria, called on African leaders to create local solutions to combat terrorism and emerging security threats during the High-Level African Lessons Learned Forum on Counter-Terrorism Cooperation held in Abuja. Ribadu stressed that effective counter-terrorism requires global and regional cooperation, intelligence sharing, and the responsible use of emerging technologies.

He pointed out that terrorist groups exploit porous borders and digital platforms, making it essential for countries to work together. Ribadu noted that Nigeria's experience over the past 15 years has shown that military operations alone are insufficient for sustainable solutions.

He advocated for a comprehensive approach that includes intelligence coordination, law enforcement, community resilience, and the use of technology for early warning and threat analysis. Amina Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, echoed Ribadu's call for stronger intelligence sharing and responsible technology use in the fight against terrorism, highlighting the ongoing impact of terrorism in Nigeria's North-East and surrounding regions.