Ribadu, Akpabio Advocate Tech-Driven Border Control

Senate President, Akpabio speaking | PBM

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Prime Brief Media | June 17, 2026

ABUJA, NIGERIA — National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have called for technology-driven border control to address Nigeria's security challenges.

According to Ribadu, weak border governance creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited by criminal and terrorist networks, thereby undermining national security and development efforts. They advocated for the deployment of advanced surveillance technology, including drones and biometric systems, to monitor border crossings and detect illegal movements.

Key Facts

• Advocates: Nuhu Ribadu (NSA), Godswill Akpabio (Senate President)
• Solution: Technology-driven border control
• Tools: Drones, biometric systems, surveillance technology