Senate President Godswill Akpabio has launched Nigeria’s National Counter‑Terrorism Strategic Plan 2025–2030, aimed at strengthening the country’s long-term fight against terrorism and violent extremism. He emphasized that combating insecurity requires coordinated action across government agencies, communities, and international partners, moving beyond reactive measures to a more proactive and sustainable approach.

The strategic plan focuses on three main pillars: enhancing national resilience through early-warning systems and community intelligence; modernizing security operations with advanced technology including drones and cybersecurity platforms; and deepening regional and global cooperation for intelligence-sharing and joint operations. Akpabio highlighted that security is a shared responsibility involving citizens, traditional institutions, and the private sector.

The plan also underscores the importance of investing in personnel, training, and technology, with the National Assembly providing continuous oversight to ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Developed by the National Counter‑Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, the plan aims to position Nigeria as a regional hub of excellence in countering terrorism across West Africa and the Sahel.