By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, has inaugurated the Project Implementation Committee (PIC) for the provision and installation of security surveillance system for the Abuja-Kaduna highway, including the railway lines.
This was disclosed in a press release by Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.
The press release indicated that the provision of the security solutions along the Abuja-Kaduna highway would checkmate the frequent security challenges along the route.
“The eight-man committee which has its members drawn from the Ministry, and security agencies is headed by the Director Joint Services Department of the ministry,” he said.
“The Minister expressed confidence in the Committee’s ability to deliver tangible results, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to addressing security concerns on major transportation routes.
“While inaugurating the members of the committee, he pointed out the terms of reference which included, ensuring the successful installation of the security surveillance system of both highways and railways along Abuja-Kaduna highways within eighteen months, ensuring the equipment for the installation of the security surveillance system meets the technical specification as well as suggest any other measure necessary for the successful implementation of the system.
