President Bola Tinubu is set to launch the updated national counter-terrorism strategy in October.
The new plan has been carefully developed to better address the changing nature of security threats facing the country.
National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj. Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this information during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
He confirmed that the finalized strategy has been sent to the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for approval.
Laka mentioned that the review process has reached a significant point, and the new strategy has included valuable feedback from earlier discussions with various stakeholders.
He expressed enthusiasm about the launch, highlighting that it represents the culmination of teamwork dedicated to improving Nigeria’s approach to counter-terrorism.
According to him, the review process started in February 2025, driven by changes in terrorist methods, new technologies, and vulnerabilities in society.
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Laka emphasized that the revised strategy was developed through consultations and discussions with government agencies, security organizations, civil society groups, academic institutions, the private sector, and international partners.
He noted that success depends on everyone working together to implement the strategy.
The revised plan outlines five key areas of action, namely, prevent, protect, identify, prepare, and implement.
He stressed that Nigeria is expected to take a leadership role in combating terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel region, drawing from its long-standing experience.
Laka said that strategy aims to provide a clear path for securing Nigeria while also serving as a model for neighboring countries.
Director of Policy and Strategy at NCTC, Commodore Ahmad Madawaki, pointed out that the new document was created with input from various groups, including government ministries, civil society organizations, and religious leaders.
He concluded by assuring participants that the next communication from NCTC will likely be an invitation to the formal launch of the revised strategy in October by the president.
