Fatshimetrie, a renowned news publication, recently covered the visit of Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, together with other ECOWAS defence chiefs, to the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja. During the visit, General Musa, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Committee, stressed the importance of the return of three countries in the region to the regional community to effectively combat insecurity, including insurgency.
He highlighted efforts to facilitate the return of these countries to ECOWAS, stressing that regional cooperation was essential to counter the security threats plaguing West Africa. General Musa stressed that cooperation was essential to ensure security and progress in the region, and that combating insecurity required concerted action by all stakeholders.
The Chief of Staff also commended the outstanding work of the National Coordinator of the NCTC, Major General Adamu Laka, in the national counter-terrorism efforts. He stressed the need for the defence chiefs to redouble their efforts to contain the growing menace of insurgency in the region.
On his part, the National Coordinator of the NCTC stressed the importance of cooperation among West African countries in combating terrorism. He highlighted the need to share experiences and good practices in the fight against terrorism, stressing that regional cooperation was essential to ensure peace and security in the region.
Stressing the need to join forces and resources of ECOWAS countries to combat terrorism, the National Coordinator of the NCTC stressed the importance of collaboration with other counter-terrorism centres in the region, saying that only a collective approach could guarantee sustainable results in the fight against insecurity.
In conclusion, the visit of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence to the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Nigeria is a testament to the region’s commitment to working together to ensure peace and security in a context of growing terrorist threats. Regional cooperation, coordination of efforts and sharing of experiences remain essential pillars to effectively counter the security challenges facing West Africa.