ASIS Int’l ready to partner with FCTA on mitigating insecurity

By Stanley Onyekwere

The world’s largest association for security professionals, ASIS International, has declared readiness to partner with the FCT Administration and other government security agencies, so as to help support them get training and all that it takes to enhance their effort to rid the society of criminal elements.
However, ASIS International lauded the present FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for demonstrating the capacity and political will to effectively tackle insecurity and make FCT a great place for all.
The Chairman of the Abuja Branch 273 of the Association, Mr. Edward Orim made this disclosure the during the its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, on Tuesday.
He assured that the Association continue to do its advocacies and encouraging security people to continue to offer security services even after their retirement, to support the industrial security sector and even the government.
Orim, who was re-elected to serve for another year, said that Nigeria has the capacity to adopt the use of technology to strengthen the fight against insecurity.
He added that the absence of political will was a serious challenge to deepening the use of technology to tackle insecurity across the country.
According to him, the FCT minister’s support to security agencies, particularly operational vehicles fitted with latest technology equipment, was a game changer in the fight against insecurity in FCT.
He added that Mr. Adamu Gwary, Director, FCT Administration’s Security Services Department, was presented with a Certificate of Excellence, in recognition of his support and contributions to the growth of ASIS International in Abuja.
“The FCT Minister is providing the needed support, including technological equipment to strengthen the fight against insecurity with a view to keeping residents of FCT safe”, he stressed.
Furthermore, the chairman disclosed that the association would be looking forward to a stronger partnership with the FCTA to improve security in the nation’s capital.
He opined that the association has made significant strides in Nigeria’s security sector through impactful initiatives and strategic outreach in 2024.
He said: “The chapter also advanced professional development through its Women in Security webinar, which strengthened engagement among security professionals.
“In line with ASIS International commitment to humanitarian efforts and gender inclusion, Women in Security provided aid to flood victims in Borno State and championed career growth for women on the International Day of the Girl Child.
“For the next one year, we will be looking forward to deepening the use of technology in addressing insecurity, through collaboration and partnership with critical stakeholders”.
In a subtle reaction, Gwary, who was represented by Dr. Peter Olumuji, Secretary, FCTA’s Command and Control Centre, appreciated the association for the recognition, adding that the FCTA was open to more collaboration to strengthen the FCT’s security framework.
According to him: “We are happy that ASIS is contributing to addressing insecurity in the FCT.
“The FCT minister has established a robust and standard Command and Control Centre in the territory to respond effectively to security threats.
“The control system will be equipped with the latest and necessary technology to fight insecurity”.