Nigeria is set to enter a new era of counter-terrorism response as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gets ready to launch the revised National Counter-Terrorism Strategy in October 2025.
The disclosure came from the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major General Adamu Laka, during the third quarter meeting of stakeholders in Abuja. He confirmed that the comprehensive strategy has passed the validation phase and now awaits the official approval of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Laka explained: “I am pleased to report that the review process has now reached a decisive milestone. The revised draft National Counter Terrorism Strategy, which incorporates all feedback received during the validation exercise, has been finalised and forwarded to the National Security Adviser for approval.
“The final step will be to secure a suitable date for His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, to officially launch the revised National Counter Terrorism Strategy. This launch will mark the culmination of our collective efforts and the beginning of a new phase in our national counterterrorism expedition.”
The overhaul of the counter-terrorism document began in February 2025, reflecting Nigeria’s efforts to stay ahead of terrorism trends, including digital radicalisation, economic exploitation, and tactical innovations by extremist groups.
Frontpagenews.ng reports that the review process was not limited to security institutions. It brought together civil society groups, academics, traditional leaders, private sector actors, and international partners in a robust consultation framework.
According to Commodore Ahmad Madawaki, NCTC’s Director of Policy and Strategy, the revised framework was built on both “Whole of Government” and “Whole of Society” approaches to ensure inclusivity. He emphasized that the new strategy reflects Tinubu’s call for a united, people-centered approach to tackling insecurity.
“Nigeria is being looked upon for leadership, coordination, and innovation in addressing terrorism and violent extremism in the region,” Laka added, noting the country’s position as a counter-terrorism hub for West Africa and the Sahel.
