Ribadu and Akpabio call for tech solutions to boost border security
Nigeria’s border security needs urgent upgrades, according to Nuhu Ribadu and Godswill Akpabio. Both leaders urged the adoption of modern technology and stronger regional cooperation to address security threats. They highlighted the risks posed by Nigeria’s extensive land and maritime borders, including terrorism, smuggling, and human trafficking. The call was made during a national security seminar in Abuja.
What we know
- Nuhu Ribadu emphasized that weak border governance increases vulnerability to criminal and terrorist networks.
- He highlighted the National Border Management Strategy, which focuses on intelligence collaboration, improved surveillance, and modernized border management.
- Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Ahmed Lawan, stressed the need for better surveillance, infrastructure, and inter-agency coordination.
- Both leaders agreed that technology-driven solutions and regional cooperation are essential for effective border security.
- They also called for investment in border communities to reduce their susceptibility to criminal activities.
