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CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS COMMEND NCTC ON NEW COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY
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The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity, and Justice and Media Partners for Development have commended the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) on the successful validation exercise of the draft National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST) 2025. In a joint press statement, the groups welcomed the NACTEST 2025, which emphasizes prevention alongside response, strengthens inter-agency coordination, and embeds resilience, inclusivity, and community engagement at the core of Nigeria’s security architecture. National Coordinator of the Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, Equity, and Justice, Comrade James Okoronkwo, in the statement, said the comprehensive approach is crucial in addressing the complex challenges of terrorism in Nigeria. Comrade James Okoronkwo further stated that Nigeria’s Counter Terrorism Strategy (2025) is reflective of national priorities while meeting the highest international standards. The groups extended their profound appreciation to the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for facilitating the development of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (2025). They also commended President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to boosting the campaign to stem terrorism in Nigeria. “We welcome the NACTEST 2025, which emphasizes prevention alongside response, strengthens inter-agency coordination, and embeds resilience, inclusivity, and community engagement at the core of Nigeria’s security architecture,” Comrade James Okoronkwo and Convener of Media Partners for Development, Mr. Johnson Eze, stated. Comrade James Okoronkwo and Johnson Eze expressed their commitment to supporting the implementation of the NACTEST 2025, noting that it has the potential to significantly enhance Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. Johnson Eze reiterated the importance of a comprehensive approach in addressing terrorism, while Comrade James Okoronkwo emphasized the need for continued collaboration between government agencies and civil society groups in the fight against terrorism.