The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu Adaji, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s border governance framework.

Adaji spoke in Abuja when he received members of the committee set up by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, to review and enhance Nigeria’s border management architecture to address evolving security challenges and improve national security.

Welcoming the delegation, Adaji commended the minister for initiating reforms aimed at bolstering border security and safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity.

He stressed that effective border governance is critical to tackling terrorism, arms trafficking, irregular migration, transnational crimes and climate-induced displacement, while also fostering peaceful relations with neighbouring countries.

According to him, addressing the complex challenges along Nigeria’s borders requires a coordinated approach involving security agencies, border communities, state governments, traditional institutions and regional partners.

The NBC head further highlighted the need for increased investments in border infrastructure, technology-driven surveillance, intelligence sharing and cross-border cooperation to strengthen security and improve border administration.

Adaji further noted that the local cross-border cooperation platforms established by the commission along Nigeria’s international frontiers have continued to promote trust, social cohesion and joint responses to common challenges among border communities.

NBC said the visit formed part of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to review and strengthen Nigeria’s border management system, amid the growing security concerns.

Meanwhile, the leader of the committee, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Shehu expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded to the team and sought the NBC’s support and collaboration in delivering on its mandate.