The National Security Adviser , Nuhu Ribadu, says women’s participation in peacebuilding at the community level is critical to strengthening national security.
“As you are aware, the renewed hope agenda has one of its key pillars as strengthening national security. The plans for police reform and also moving millions of Nigerians out of poverty cannot be done without empowering woman. On rehabilitation efforts in the North-East, Ribadu said both the federal and state governments have been supportive to persons impacted by the impact of violent extremism and terrorism.
She said there was need for the patricians to deliberate further on those challenges during this conference to identify sustainable solution. The Country manager of HD, Dr Chris Agoha, observed that as communities migrate from climate-related crises, women were more vulnerable to security threats and violence.