Abuja: The world’s largest association for security professionals, ASIS International, has commended the commitment of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in addressing insecurity in the territory. The Chairman of the Abuja Branch 273, Mr. Edward Orim, gave the commendation during the association’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Orim, who was re-elected to serve for another year, said that Nigeria has the capacity to adopt the use of technology to strengthen the fight against insecurity. He, however, added that the absence of political will was a serious challenge to deepening the use of technology to tackle insecurity across the country. He said that Wike, on the other hand, had in the last one year demonstrated the capacity and the political will to address insecurity and make FCT a great and secured capital city for all.
Orim highlighted the minister’s support to security agencies, particularly operational vehicles fitted wi
th the latest technology equipment, as a game changer in the fight against insecurity in FCT. “The FCT Minister is providing the needed support, including technological equipment to strengthen the fight against insecurity with a view to keeping residents of FCT safe,” he said. He added that Mr. Adamu Gwary, Director of FCT Administration’s Security Services Department, was presented with a Certificate of Excellence, in recognition of his support and contributions to the growth of ASIS International in Abuja.
The chairman expressed the association’s desire for a stronger partnership with the FCTA to improve security in the nation’s capital. He noted that the association has made significant strides in Nigeria’s security sector through impactful initiatives and strategic outreach in 2024. “The chapter also advanced professional development through its Women in Security webinar, which strengthened engagement among security professionals. In line with ASIS International commitment to humanitarian efforts and gen
der inclusion, Women in Security provided aid to flood victims in Borno State and championed career growth for women on the International Day of the Girl Child. For the next one year, we will be looking forward to deepening the use of technology in addressing insecurity, through collaboration and partnership with critical stakeholders,” he said.
Responding, Gwary thanked the association for the recognition, adding that the FCTA was open to more collaboration to strengthen the FCT’s security framework. Gwari, who was represented by Dr. Peter Olumuji, Secretary of FCTA’s Command and Control Centre, noted that in a global community, security was everybody’s responsibility. “We are happy that ASIS is contributing to addressing insecurity in the FCT. The FCT minister has established a robust and standard Command and Control Centre in the territory to respond effectively to security threats. The control system will be equipped with the latest and necessary technology to fight insecurity,” he said.
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of Nigeria reports that also elected was Mr. Jacob Akinola as Vice Chairman, Amos Itodo as Secretary, and Ms. Jane Wilson as Treasurer.