The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Thursday advocated for increased collaboration in the area of intelligence sharing between the military and the National Intelligence Agency to boost the fight against insecurity especially regarding foreign support and funding of terrorists and bandits a courtesy visit to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Headquarters in Abuja.
Gen Musa made the advocacy during a courtesy visit to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Headquarters in Abuja in his continued efforts to bolster collaboration within the country’s security apparatus.
“The purpose of the visit was to strengthen cooperation in addressing the prevailing security challenges confronting the nation”, he said.
General Musa commended the Director General (DG) of NIA, Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, for his exemplary leadership and commitment to national service.
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He expressed gratitude for the agency’s invaluable support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and urged the adoption of cutting-edge technology to combat criminal activities effectively.
Highlighting the significance of unity and teamwork, General Musa affirmed the AFN’s readiness to collaborate closely for the greater good of the nation.
He stressed the imperative of addressing security challenges with determination, emphasizing the role of fairness, good governance, and related factors in safeguarding national security.
Amb Abubakar, extended a warm welcome to the CDS and his delegation, underscoring the paramount importance of teamwork and cooperation in advancing the nation’s interests.
He reiterated the agency’s mandate to safeguard the country’s interests and emphasized the necessity of collaboration among security agencies.
Ambassador Abubakar also acknowledged the challenges facing security agencies but urged them not to waver in their commitment to their duties.
He lauded General Musa’s dedication to duty and highlighted the mutually beneficial relationship between NIA and AFN, particularly in staff training initiatives.
