The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has sought the support of the United Kingdom government with a view to addressing some security challenges currently facing the country, including kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and oil theft.
Ribadu, who convened a second edition of UK-Nigeria Security Defence Partnership Dialogue in Abuja on Wednesday, explained that the dialogue was in a decisive move to address the security challenges facing Nigeria and bolster regional and international security.
The first edition of the dialogue was held in London from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2022 where Ribadu and other top officials in the security circle participated.
Speaking at the Abuja dialogue, the NSA noted that in an increasingly complex and inter-connected world, the importance of robust multilateral cooperation and information sharing cannot be overstated.
According to him, it is incumbent on the Office of National Security Adviser to reflect critically on the evolving nature of contemporary security threats and identify innovative strategies and partnerships to effectively address them.
He stressed that the longstanding ties between the U.K and Nigeria are “grounded in our shared values, mutual respect, and a common aspiration for a safer and more prosperous world.”The NSA disclosed that Nigeria had made efforts to implement its own bargain of the commitments made during the inaugural Dialogue which include the establishment of the Anti-Kidnapping Fusion Centre and the integration of civil security outfit into the Fusion Cell.