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By Sumaila Ogbaje
Nigeria has made vital strides in implementing varied elements of the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) programmes and initiatives.
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre,(NCTC-ONSA), mentioned this at a Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting.
The assembly was organised for the Review of Policy Framework and National Action Plan Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PF–NAP for PCVE) in Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The PF-NAP was adopted in 2017.
Laka mentioned that multi-sectorial, whole-of-government and whole-of-society method had enabled collaboration between authorities, civil society, and worldwide companions, resulting in impactful interventions on the nationwide, state, and sub-national ranges.
According to him, despite the progress, challenges stay.
“The NCTC has been on the forefront of coordinating PCVE efforts nationwide, guaranteeing that interventions are evidence-based, strategic, and aligned with nationwide safety goals.
“Our dedication to this mandate is unwavering, and we’re devoted to strengthening the institutionalisation of PCVE in Nigeria by way of efficient coordination, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge-driven decision-making.
“We have actively engaged with stakeholders and companions to know the evolving panorama of violent extremism and the important thing challenges going through our interventions.
“This has enabled us to reposition NCTC-ONSA to ship successfully on its mandate,’’ he mentioned.
Laka mentioned a validation assembly reviewed the Draft Guidelines and the Draft Strategic Communications Plan for PCVE/DDRR.
This, he mentioned, was a testomony to NCTC dedication to addressing vital gaps within the PCVE interventions.
“These documents will significantly enhance our collective response to violent extremism and ensure greater coordination across all levels,” he mentioned.
Laka urged all stakeholders together with authorities businesses, worldwide companions, donors, CSOs, and neighborhood actors to actively contribute, share insights, and supply strategic help to make sure profitable revision of the PF-NAP for PCVE.
According to him, their engagement is not going to solely strengthen Nigeria’s response however will reinforce our dedication to sustainable peace, safety, and nationwide stability.
“Together, let us build a more inclusive, effective, and sustainable framework that will shape Nigeria’s PCVE interventions for years to come,” he added.
The Director of PCVE at NCTC-ONSA, Amb. Mairo Abbas, mentioned the first goal of the assembly was to have interaction vital stakeholders within the evaluate technique of the present PF-NAP.
Abbas mentioned the assembly would supply a possibility for inclusive session, guaranteeing the revised framework was complete, efficient and aware of the present and rising developments of violent extremism in Nigeria.
“This engagement is important as a result of PCVE is a multi-sectorial problem that requires a whole-of-society method, bringing collectively authorities establishments, civil society, improvement companions, and the non-public sector.
“Through this consultative process, we aim to institutionalise lessons learned, integrate best practices, and enhance coordination in our collective efforts to counter violent extremism,” she mentioned.
Abbas mentioned that key focus areas embody assessing the implementation of the 2017 PF-NAP; institutionalising success tales and enhancing coordination and stakeholder engagement, amongst others. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Sadiya Hamza
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