President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has inaugurated twin security offices known as the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC).

The two state-of-the-art facilities are meant to optimize efforts at addressing evolving security challenges in the country, especially terrorism and violent extremism.

Speaking at the inauguration, the president said they would serve as a major legacy to provide the incoming administration with infrastructure to effectively coordinate national security and counter-terrorism efforts.