Association Honours Ribadu For Anti-Terror Fight

The Defence Correspondents Association (DECAN) has honoured the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for strengthening Nigeria’s counterinsurgency campaign and recording outstanding gains in the anti-terror fight.

He was presented the honour at the third edition of the DECAN conference themed, “Beyond Kinetic Warfare: Harnessing Technology and Intelligence-Led Operations for Nigeria’s National Security,” which brought together senior military and security officials, government representatives, policymakers and journalists to examine emerging security threats and strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.

The award was received by the director, legal at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari Mijinyawa, on his behalf.

“In recognition of your outstanding leadership, strategic coordination and dedicated service in strengthening and managing Nigeria’s national security architecture as National Security Adviser to the President,” the association said.

Nigeria’s has battled Boko Haram insurgency for 15 years leading to loss of lives and properties worth trillions of naira.