President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a major review of Nigeria’s national security strategy.
The President directed officials to prepare a National Threat Assessment and a five-year defence operations plan.
The move aims to improve coordination among Nigeria’s military, intelligence and security agencies.
Tinubu gave the directive during the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja.
He said Nigeria needs one clear framework for dealing with changing security threats.
A committee of 11 members will prepare the documents within 90 days.
Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa, the President’s Special Adviser on Homeland Security, will coordinate the committee.
The team includes National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Defence Minister Christopher Musa and Minister of State Bello Matawalle.
Service chiefs and the heads of the DSS and NIA are also members. Tinubu pointed to the rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State as evidence of stronger joint action.
He said security agencies must work with shared intelligence and clear goals. The National Threat Assessment will identify Nigeria’s main security threats and set key operational priorities.
Meanwhile, the five-year plan will address equipment needs, capability gaps and defence spending priorities.
It will also provide a timetable for implementing the planned security measures. Once approved, the strategy will guide military operations and future defence procurement.
The committee is expected to submit both documents to the President within 90 days.
Tinubu also directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the NSA’s office to begin implementation immediately.
