Defence Minister Pledges Stronger Security Measures to Make Nigeria Safer for Diaspora Visitors
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to improve security across Nigeria, with Defence Minister General Christopher Musa assuring Nigerians living abroad that measures are being intensified to create a safer environment for citizens returning home.
Musa gave the assurance while meeting with members of the Nigerian community in Angola during his participation in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Luanda.
The engagement provided an avenue for Nigerians resident in Angola to raise concerns directly with senior government officials and receive responses on issues affecting them and their relationship with Nigeria.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa; and the Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Angola, Ambassador Maxy Ogbede.
Musa thanked the Nigerian community for its positive relationship with the country’s diplomatic mission and said President Bola Tinubu’s administration remained focused on confronting security threats across the country.
He disclosed that the government was working to expand the manpower and improve the operational capacity of the Armed Forces and other security agencies as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security.
According to the minister, insecurity in parts of the Sahel region continues to create challenges for countries in the region, including Nigeria, because instability can extend beyond national borders.
He said the government was therefore strengthening border control and management systems to prevent security threats from entering the country.
Musa also stressed the importance of accurate and dependable data in security planning and national development. He said the government remained committed to initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable peace and stability.
Speaking separately, Tunji-Ojo pointed to improvements in identity management and data protection, saying closer cooperation among government agencies was helping to produce tangible outcomes.
Dabiri-Erewa, in her remarks, reiterated NiDCOM’s commitment to supporting Nigerians abroad and addressing issues affecting their welfare.
She also encouraged continued engagement between the diaspora community and Nigerian institutions, noting the potential for Nigerians overseas to contribute to the country’s development and shared prosperity.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima led Nigeria’s delegation to the African Union meeting in Angola on behalf of President Tinubu.
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