By Daniel Tyokua
The Abuja chapter of American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International has called on stakeholders to be more involved in measures that will strengthen the fight against terrorism in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring states.
Chairman of the Abuja chapter of ASIS, Edward Orim stated this during the Annual General Meeting/Award Night 2023 held at the weekend.
He said terror activities and other crimes can only be tackled through collective participation of the strategic stakeholders.
The chairman urged public and private organisations within and outside Abuja to continue to cooperate with ASIS International to defeat criminal activities.
Orim, who was also returned as the 2024 chairman alongside some executives, said the Abuja chapter would leverage on the success of 2023 and continue with its relationship with FCT Administration in developing policies that will strengthen security architecture of the territory.
“Abuja chapter of ASIS International in 2024 will be leveraging on the success of 2023, to work with FCT Administration to develop policies that will enable the government win its fight against terrorism and other related crimes.
“We are also working with neighbouring states on how best to reach the grass roots, our members are also in those states, we have been working with NGOs and other bodies in area of training and retraining to address the security challenge.
“We need all stakeholders involvement to win the fight against all manner of crimes in the chapter.
“We are always making efforts to work with the office of National Security Adviser to draw measures that create more awareness and measures “.
On his part, one of the awardees and Secretary, FCT Security Command and Control, Dr Peter Olumuji said the award was in recognition of the commitment of the administration to security issues.
” The award is a recognition of the good work the Administration has been doing, which am part of it. The ward will spur us to do more of the good. I will continue with the enforcement against illegal activities”.
