National Security Adviser, NSA, Major General Babagana Monguno and Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, have called for synergy and collaboration between security agencies and local governments across the nation in order to completely eradicate terrorism.
The duo spoke during the opening ceremony of the national sensitisation workshop on the implementation of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy, NACTEST, at the National Employers Consultative Assembly in Ikeja, Lagos.
According to the Ambode, who was represented by Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, all security apparatuses must be united and determined in the knowledge that government is committed to providing all the support needed to guarantee victory.
He explained that this is imperative and compelling in order to sustain the current successes achieved in the fight against terrorism.
The governor reiterated that Lagos State will continue to extend necessary logistic support to security agencies in the state.
The governor described the workshop as a demonstration that the fight against terrorism must be all-inclusive.
On his part, the National Security Adviser, who was represented by Mr. Steve Agbana, said NACTEST provides holistic document that spells out the roles every MDAs, civil society groups and others.
‘‘There is no agency that can work alone to ensure security of life and property in the country,’’ he said.
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