The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has assured Nigerians living abroad that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to strengthen national security and create a safer environment for citizens returning home.
Musa gave the assurance during an interactive engagement with members of the Nigerian community in Angola, held on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Luanda.
The minister commended the Nigerian community in Angola for maintaining a cordial relationship with the country’s diplomatic mission and reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to tackling security threats across the country.
He said the government was working to increase the manpower and operational capacity of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies.
“Every sector is receiving targeted interventions to enhance our national security framework. Some of our ongoing challenges stem from regional instability in the Sahel, which trickles across our borders. However, comprehensive border management measures are actively being implemented to curb these incursions,” Musa said.
The minister also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to integrating reliable data into national security strategies and developmental planning, assuring Nigerians that efforts to restore lasting peace and stability remained ongoing.
Speaking at the engagement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, highlighted the enhanced data protection and identity management systems introduced by the Federal Government, saying stronger collaboration among security agencies was producing measurable results.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also assured Nigerians abroad that the commission remained committed to protecting their welfare and creating opportunities that would contribute to national development.
The Nigerian delegation to the AU Summit was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu.
The engagement provided an opportunity for government officials to hear directly from members of the Nigerian community in Angola and respond to their concerns.