By Stanley Onyekwere
Some security experts under the umbrella of ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security professionals have lauded the commitment of FCT Administration under the watch of FCT Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, in addressing insecurity in Abuja, nation’s capital city.
In particular, they noted that Wike, had in the last one year demonstrated the capacity and the political will to address insecurity and make FCT a great and secured capital city for all.
They added that the 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.
According to the Chairman of the ASIS International, Abuja Branch 273, Mr. Edward Orim, who gave the commendation during the association’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Abuja, hitherto the absence of political will was a serious challenge to deepening the use of technology to tackle insecurity across the country.
Orim, who was re-elected to serve for another year, noted that Nigeria has the capacity to adopt the use of technology to strengthen the fight against insecurity.
He said: “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 also disclosed that the Director, FCT Administration’s Security Services Department, Mr. Adamu Gwary was presented with a Certificate of Excellence, in recognition of his support and contributions to the growth of ASIS International in Abuja.
He added that the association would be looking forward to a stronger partnership with the FCTA to improve security in the nation’s capital.
Furthermore, the chairman said the association has made significant strides in Nigeria’s security sector through impactful initiatives and strategic outreach in 2024.
In his words: “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”.
On his part, Gwari, who was represented by Dr Peter Olumuji, Secretary, FCTA’s Command and Control Centre, noted that in a global community, security was everybody’s responsibility.
He thanked the association for the recognition, adding that the FCTA was open to more collaboration to strengthen the FCT’s security framework.
“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”, he said.
