{"id":125042,"date":"2026-01-20T06:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T05:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=125042"},"modified":"2026-01-20T06:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T05:16:48","slug":"fg-moves-to-strengthen-national-security-as-interior-defence-ministers-deepen-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/fg-moves-to-strengthen-national-security-as-interior-defence-ministers-deepen-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Moves to Strengthen National Security as Interior, Defence Ministers Deepen Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reiterated the Federal Government\u2019s resolve to build a more resilient national security architecture through closer collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, stressing that security agencies must work as partners, not as rivals.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking on Friday while receiving the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.), in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo described national security as \u201ca tripod of intelligence, internal security and defence,\u201d warning that inter-agency rivalry only weakens the country\u2019s ability to respond to threats.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He emphasised that no single institution can effectively secure Nigeria in isolation, noting that synergy and clear role definition are critical in confronting today\u2019s complex security challenges. According to him, border security remains a top priority for the Interior Ministry, given its direct impact on terrorism, smuggling and other transnational crimes.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tunji-Ojo also clarified the mandate of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), stressing that the agency is specifically tasked with protecting critical national assets and infrastructure. He described attacks on such facilities as \u201ceconomic terrorism,\u201d warning that sabotage of power installations, pipelines and other strategic assets undermines national stability and development.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In his remarks, Defence Minister Gen. Musa commended Tunji-Ojo for what he described as bold reforms and renewed focus within the Interior Ministry, calling for even deeper cooperation between both ministries. He noted that contemporary security threats no longer respect the traditional boundaries between internal and external security.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cModern security challenges have blurred the lines between internal and external threats,\u201d Musa said, adding that effective responses now depend on strong intelligence sharing, joint planning and coordinated operations across agencies.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both ministers agreed on the need to enhance intelligence exchange, integrate data management systems and activate an inter-ministerial technical committee to drive sustained collaboration. 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