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| Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa |
ABUJA, Nigeria - The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s border management system, as the Federal Government intensifies measures to address emerging security challenges across the country’s frontiers.
The assurance was given by the Director-General of the NBC, Surveyor Adamu Adaji, during a meeting in Abuja with members of a committee established by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), to review and improve Nigeria’s border management architecture.
The committee was constituted as part of ongoing federal efforts to develop a more coordinated and effective border security system capable of responding to evolving threats and safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity.
Speaking during the visit, Adaji commended the Defence Ministry for initiating reforms aimed at improving border governance and security. He noted that effective border management remains critical in tackling a range of challenges, including terrorism, arms trafficking, irregular migration, transnational crimes and climate-related displacement.
According to him, securing Nigeria’s extensive borders requires more than military presence alone. He stressed the importance of collaboration among security agencies, border communities, state governments, traditional institutions and regional partners.
The NBC boss also highlighted the need for greater investment in border infrastructure, technology-driven surveillance systems, intelligence sharing mechanisms and cross-border cooperation initiatives to improve administration and security along Nigeria’s international boundaries.
Adaji pointed to the commission’s Local Cross-Border Cooperation Platforms, established in border communities, as examples of initiatives helping to foster trust, social cohesion and joint responses to common challenges faced by neighbouring populations.
The visit forms part of a broader review of Nigeria’s border management system amid growing security concerns and increasing calls for more effective governance of the country’s land and maritime frontiers.
On behalf of the committee, Brigadier-General Muhammad B. Shehu expressed appreciation for the reception accorded the delegation and sought the commission’s support in carrying out its assignment.
The Defence Ministry recently inaugurated a Technical Committee on Integrated Border Security Systems, tasked with reviewing existing border security frameworks, identifying operational gaps and recommending technology-driven solutions to improve coordination and information sharing among relevant agencies.
Officials say the initiative reflects the Federal Government’s determination to modernise Nigeria’s security architecture and strengthen national resilience in the face of increasingly complex border-related threats.
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