Why Nigeria’s NSA Belongs on Every Bilateral Trip to Combat Insecurity
Dr. Maxwell Olarotimi, a public affairs and security risk analyst, rejects criticism over the National Security Adviser joining President Tinubu abroad. He argues that global diplomacy and security cooperation go hand in hand. As Nigeria faces threats from Boko Haram, bandits and transnational crime, the NSA’s presence on state visits is strategic, not ceremonial. Ribadu offers direct advice on intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism pacts and defence diplomacy during high-level talks. The Office of the NSA coordinates Nigeria’s entire security architecture. It gathers and analyses intelligence, then hands it over to the Armed Forces, police and other agencies for action. Critics often blame Ribadu, yet service chiefs and field commanders execute operations using the intelligence he secures. International engagements yield crucial partnerships. From the UK to the US, France, China and Türkiye, Ribadu has turned diplomatic access into security gains. His role boosts training programmes, joint operations and real-time intelligence pipelines, strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.
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