The Federal Government has assured Nigerians in the diaspora that it is strengthening national security to guarantee a safer country and facilitate seamless visits to their homeland.

Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), gave the assurance during an interactive engagement with members of the Nigerian community residing in Angola, on the sidelines of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda, Angola.

The high-level session allowed government representatives to listen directly to the concerns of the diaspora community and provide immediate feedback.

The Nigerian delegation to the AU Summit was led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Present at the meeting were the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; and the Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigerian Mission in Angola, Ambassador Maxy Ogbede.

In a statement, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister, Leah Katung-Babatunde, said Musa expressed appreciation to the Nigerian community in Angola for maintaining a harmonious relationship with the diplomatic mission.

The Minister emphasised the President’s unwavering dedication to neutralising security threats nationwide and highlighted ongoing efforts to bolster the numerical strength and operational capabilities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies.

“Every sector is receiving targeted interventions to enhance our national security framework. Some of our ongoing challenges stem from regional instability in the Sahel, which trickles across our borders.

“However, comprehensive border management measures are actively being implemented to curb these incursions,” Musa said.

He further reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to sustain the integration of reliable data into national security strategies and developmental planning, stressing that efforts to restore lasting peace and stability remain on course.

In his remarks, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, highlighted the enhanced data protection and identity management structures recently instituted by the government, noting that strengthened inter-agency collaboration is yielding measurable results.

Reiterating her commission’s mission, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa assured citizens that the commission’s doors remain open to support their welfare and promote opportunities for mutual national prosperity.