Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mohammed Babagana Monguno Ribadu, says the country’s porous borders create opportunities for terrorism and other transnational crimes. He acknowledges that borders also support legitimate trade, regional integration, and socio-economic development, but he argues that weaknesses in border security expose Nigeria to threats including terrorism and illicit movement of people and weapons.
Ribadu’s remarks link Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national stability to the effectiveness of its border security architecture. Both outlets report that the NSA frames the border challenge as part of a broader security problem that includes cross-border criminal activity.
On responses, the sources indicate Ribadu describes efforts to tackle the issue through strengthening border security, though specific measures and timelines are not detailed in the provided excerpts. Overall, the reporting converges on the assessment that improving border management is presented as a key step in reducing terrorism-related and other cross-border risks affecting Nigeria.
