Insecurity:Buhari Inaugurates CounterTerrorism Centre, Office of NSA Buildings

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the new office of the national security adviser (ONSA) and national counterterrorism centre (NCTC).

The two state-of-the-art facilities are meant to optimise efforts at addressing evolving security challenges in the country, especially terrorism and violent extremism.

The president, speaking at the launch said they would serve as a major legacy to provide the incoming administration with infrastructure to effectively coordinate national security and counterterrorism efforts.

He added that  the inauguration of the structures was a demonstration of his administration’s firm commitment to ensuring national security capabilities were kept abreast with the highest global standards.

Buhari said the offices were designed to enhance strategic response to a broad range of current and emerging security concerns.

He added that Nigeria exists in an interconnected world and therefore must be able to face and respond to both domestic and global security challenges.

“I can confidently state here today that we have achieved significant milestones in degrading the major threat and restoring normalcy to most of the hitherto securitised areas in the north-east,” he said.

“These areas previously occupied by terrorists have been freed and internally displaced persons are voluntarily returning to their homes.

“This was largely achieved through the valiant efforts of our armed forces and other security agencies, in collaboration with our regional and international partners but above all, the support and cooperation of the Nigerian citizens.”