The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national security and creating a safer environment for Nigerians living abroad who wish to visit the country.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, gave the assurance during an interaction with members of the Nigerian community in Angola.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Luanda, Angola.
The Nigerian delegation to the AU summit was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The engagement provided an opportunity for government representatives to listen to concerns raised by members of the Nigerian diaspora and respond to them.
Also present were the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa; and the Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Angola, Ambassador Maxy Ogbede.
Musa commended Nigerians in Angola for maintaining a positive relationship with the Nigerian diplomatic mission and stressed the administration’s commitment to tackling security threats across the country.
He said the government was working to increase the manpower and operational capabilities of the Armed Forces and other security agencies.
“Every sector is receiving targeted interventions to enhance our national security framework,” Musa said.
He attributed some of Nigeria’s security challenges to instability in the Sahel region, noting that the effects often spread across national borders.
“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,” he added.
The minister also reaffirmed the government’s intention to integrate reliable data into national security planning and development strategies.
He said efforts to restore lasting peace and stability across the country remained ongoing.
Tunji-Ojo, in his remarks, highlighted improvements in data protection and identity management, saying stronger collaboration among government agencies was producing measurable results.
Dabiri-Erewa assured Nigerians in the diaspora that NiDCOM remained committed to supporting their welfare and creating opportunities for their contribution to national development.
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