The African Union Commission and Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost collaboration in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across the continent.
The agreement was signed on September 8 by Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, and Major General Adamu Garba Laka, National Coordinator of Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre.
Under the MoU, both parties will strengthen cooperation in areas such as real-time information sharing, deployment of Nigerian experts to the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre, joint research, as well as victim recovery, deradicalisation and reintegration efforts.
A Joint Working Group will also be established to oversee the implementation of the agreement. Officials say the partnership underscores Nigeria and the African Union’s shared commitment to addressing terrorism through coordinated strategies, capacity building and improved security across Africa.
