Nigeria

The Counter-Terrorism Centre established in Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) leads implementation of the Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (“Partnering for Safer and Resilient Communities”). Adopted in 2017, the P/CVE Policy Framework was formulated through an inclusive, consultative process that involved several meetings of a dedicated working group that cut across line ministries, civil society, religious leaders, women’s groups, youth representatives, law enforcement agencies, and the media. Inputs from state governments and other stakeholders were solicited to help ensure a comprehensive, whole-of-Government and whole-of-society approach that is locally relevant and culturally sensitive.