Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio are calling for increased technological integration into the nation’s border security infrastructure. The officials argue that enhanced technology is crucial to effectively address rising insecurity, including arms trafficking and cross-border crime. This push comes as Nigeria grapples with numerous security challenges across its vast and often porous borders. They believe a tech-focused approach will improve surveillance, monitoring, and response capabilities. The leaders emphasized the need to modernize security equipment and training for personnel. This initiative aims to strengthen national security and curtail illicit activities impacting the country. Further details on specific technologies were not immediately available.