The Nigeria Police, Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and other security experts have deepened their collaboration on the need to sustain efforts in tackling insecurity at all levels.
They spoke separately during the 15 years anniversary of Abuja chapter of American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), with the theme: ” United in Resilience: Forging Public Private Partnership to Protect, held in Abuja, on Wednesday.
Speaking at the event, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun who was represented by an Assistant Inspector -General, Adeboye Hamza, called for a whole-of-society approach in combating crimes.
He said “security organisations have to continue to work together in combating crime.”
Egbetokun explained that “continued efforts of the security agencies and private firms will strengthen security operations.”
He said, “This is an era of a whole-of-society approach. And that is why you see that the Nigerian police force has been at the forefront of propagating community policing. That is a movement from government protect to everyone protect.
“The civil society, private security organizations have a lot to contribute. The government and its agencies cannot do it alone”
Speaking on the same vein, the Director, Department of Security Services Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Adamu Gwary, said the administration would not give up on the effort it had put in place against vandalism across the territory.
Gwary represented by Secretary, Command and Control Centre, Dr. Peter Olumuji, said “FCTA was working to ensure that communities where critical assets are located get more attention.”
According to him, “the administration had sensitized traditional and religious leaders on the need to continue to monitor, protect and adopt more measures in safeguarding the territory.”
He said, “Part of the measures the FCT administration is taking against the fight against vandalism is the collaboration with the private security sectors, where you have the vigilante group of Nigeria, you have the hunters, you also have the private security companies which normally is called the PGCs.”.
Reflecting on the journey from both the public and private sectors, the chairman ASIS Abuja chapter 273, Edward Orim said ASIS was established with a clear vision to promote excellence in security practice, build a community of professionals committed to knowledge-sharing and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s evolving security landscape.
He said that the chapter has grown into a beacon of professionalism, aligning with the global standards of ASIS International while remaining attuned to the unique realities of the environment in Nigeria.
“We are particularly delighted to organise the symposium as a powerful reminder that when it comes to national security, collaboration is not optional.
is essential.
“Over the years, we have facilitated knowledge exchange, enhanced capacity building, supported private sector initiatives, and strengthened the bridge between security professionals and government agencies” Orim said.