The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has called for an integrated national crisis communication framework to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, improve emergency response and tackle misinformation, artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and cyber threats ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The call was contained in a communiqué signed by Commodore Kabir Aliyu (Rtd) on behalf of the Centre, following its Second National Symposium on Crisis Communication held from 27 to 28 October 2026 at the Nigerian Air Force Club in Kaduna State.
The two-day symposium, with the theme, “Inter-Agency Collaboration, Public Trust and Cyber Threat Management in Crisis Communication”, brought together more than 150 participants from the military, security and intelligence services, emergency response agencies, government institutions, academia, the media and regulatory bodies.
In his welcome address, the Chairman of CCC, Major General Chris Olukolade (Rtd) highlighted the importance of strategic communication in safeguarding national security and public safety.
He expressed concern over the growing use of artificial intelligence-generated content and information manipulation as Nigeria approaches the 2027 election cycle.
Declaring the symposium open on behalf of Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, the State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, described misinformation as an emerging national security challenge and called for strategic sensitisation programmes for political stakeholders.
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The keynote speaker, Managing Director of Beacon Security and Innovation Limited, Dr Kabiru Adamu, represented by Mr. Samuel Aruwan, examined security dynamics across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
He stressed the need for coordinated communication and operational collaboration among security agencies.
To address communication gaps during emergencies, participants recommended the establishment of an Integrated National Crisis Information Architecture, supported by standard operating procedures to coordinate inter-agency messaging, operational responsibilities and emergency response.
The communiqué also urged the government to consider establishing a Homeland Security Academy or joint training centre to promote inter-agency cooperation, early-warning threat monitoring and regular joint security exercises.
On information security, the symposium called for advanced technological systems to detect and counter artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes.
It also recommended regulatory measures for social media platforms and artificial intelligence tools to protect national security while safeguarding fundamental rights and freedom of expression.
Aliyu said the symposium further recommended the immediate revival of the Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies (FOSSRA), to provide a unified platform for coordinated public communication, strengthen institutional trust and improve media collaboration.
The Centre reaffirmed its commitment to promoting national security through strategic communication and urged government institutions and security agencies to adopt the recommendations as part of national emergency management planning.
