The Federal Government has assured Nigerians in the diaspora of its commitment to strengthening the country’s security architecture and creating a safer environment for citizens at home and abroad.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), 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 (AU) in Luanda.
The engagement provided an opportunity for members of the diaspora community to raise concerns directly with government representatives and receive responses on issues affecting Nigerians.
According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the Nigerian delegation to the AU Summit was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The statement said the high-level engagement enabled government officials to listen directly to concerns from Nigerians living in Angola and provide immediate feedback.
Musa commended the Nigerian community for maintaining a cordial relationship with the country’s diplomatic mission in Angola.
He also reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to tackling security threats across the country, noting that the government was working to increase the numerical strength and operational capabilities of the Armed Forces and other security agencies.
“Every sector is receiving targeted interventions to enhance our national security framework,” the minister said.
He identified instability in the Sahel region as one of the factors contributing to Nigeria’s security challenges, noting that insecurity in neighbouring countries could spill across national borders.
“Some of our ongoing challenges stem from regional instability in the Sahel, which trickles across our borders,” Musa said.
“However, comprehensive border management measures are actively being implemented to curb these incursions.”
The Defence Minister further assured Nigerians that the government remained committed to integrating reliable data into national security strategies and development planning.
He said efforts to restore lasting peace and stability across the country were ongoing, stressing the importance of sustained security interventions.
Also speaking, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, highlighted recent improvements in data protection and identity management, saying stronger collaboration among security and government agencies was already producing measurable results.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, reiterated the commission’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerians living abroad.
Dabiri-Erewa assured the diaspora community that NiDCOM remained open to addressing their concerns while creating opportunities for Nigerians abroad to contribute to national development and prosperity.
The Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Angola, Ambassador Maxy Ogbede, was also present at the engagement.
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