…As ASIS Abuja Celebrates 15 Years of Strengthening Partnerships
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have renewed calls for stronger collaboration between government institutions and private security operators to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.
Speaking in Abuja during the 15th anniversary celebration of the Abuja Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), themed “United in Resilience: Forging Public-Private Partnership to Protect,” the IGP represented by Assistant Inspector-General Adeboye Hamza emphasized that effective policing now requires a “whole-of-society approach.”
“This is an era of a whole-of-society approach,” Egbetokun said. “That is why the Nigeria Police Force has been at the forefront of promoting community policing a shift from government protect to everyone protect.”
He stressed that the participation of civil society and private security organizations would enhance intelligence gathering, early warning, and response systems across the country.
Also speaking, the Director of the Department of Security Services, FCTA, Adamu Gwary, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to protecting critical infrastructure and combating vandalism.
Represented by Dr. Peter Olumuji, Secretary, Command and Control Centre, FCTA, Gwary disclosed that the Administration is working closely with traditional and religious leaders to strengthen community-based surveillance and intelligence sharing.
“Part of our measures includes partnering with private security operators such as vigilante groups, hunters, and private companies,” Gwary explained. “These collaborations have been vital in safeguarding public assets and complementing the efforts of conventional security agencies.”
In his remarks, Edward Orim, Chairman of ASIS Abuja Chapter 273, described the group’s 15-year journey as one of commitment to professionalism, innovation, and collaboration in Nigeria’s evolving security landscape.
“Since inception, we have promoted excellence in security practice, fostered knowledge exchange, and strengthened partnerships between the public and private sectors,” Orim said.
He noted that ASIS Abuja has become “a beacon of professionalism,” aligning with global standards while remaining responsive to Nigeria’s unique security realities.
“This symposium reminds us that when it comes to national security, collaboration is not optional it is essential,” Orim added.
The event drew participants from law enforcement agencies, intelligence units, private security firms, and the corporate sector, all of whom underscored the importance of innovation, trust-building, and sustained collaboration in tackling insecurity and building national resilience.
