In a bid to address the escalating threat of terrorism across the African continent, President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja on Monday, April 22.
Organized by Nigeria with the backing of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the summit will convene on April 22-23 under the theme, 'Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism.'
With a focus on fostering African-led and African-owned solutions, the summit aims to bolster multilateral cooperation in countering terrorism. It will provide a crucial platform for assessing the severity of the threat and formulating strategic priorities to combat terrorism effectively.
The event is expected to draw heads of state and government, high-level officials, representatives from international organizations, and members of civil society groups from across Africa. Ms. Amina Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, will also be in attendance.
Concluding remarks will be delivered by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, and Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, the Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, UNOCT, underscoring the significance of international collaboration in combating the multifaceted threat of terrorism in Africa.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), emphasized the importance of the summit in reshaping the collective response to terrorism on the continent.
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