National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasised the urgent need for Nigeria to transition from reactive disaster responses to proactive, anticipatory strategies, describing the shift as essential to safeguarding national security.
Ribadu made this known while speaking at the opening session of a high-level workshop on *“Coordinated Risk Monitoring and Communication for Floods and Other Disasters,”* held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, Ribadu stressed that the gathering went beyond routine inter-agency collaboration, marking a renewed national resolve to bolster early warning systems and improve the nation’s capacity for timely, coordinated disaster response that protects both lives and livelihoods.
“For us in the Office of the National Security Adviser, this shift from reactive responses to anticipatory action is not just a humanitarian necessity; it is a national security imperative,” Ribadu said.
He warned that the consequences of poorly managed disasters extend beyond humanitarian concerns, posing significant security threats, including mass displacement, destruction of vital infrastructure, and heightened societal vulnerabilities.
“Unmanaged disasters exacerbate insecurity and fuel vulnerabilities. If we fail to prepare, we risk overwhelming our response systems when crises occur,” Ribadu cautioned.
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