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War On Terror: AU Seeks Improved Military, Civilian Relationship

The protection and empowerment of communities is a key factor for an effective national security strategy in fighting violent extremism and terrorism. This is according … Continue reading War On Terror: AU Seeks Improved Military, Civilian Relationship


A file photo of Nigerian soldiers sitting on a military pick-up truck at a military base.
A file photo of Nigerian soldiers

War On Terror: AU Seeks Improved Military, Civilian RelationshipThe protection and empowerment of communities is a key factor for an effective national security strategy in fighting violent extremism and terrorism.

This is according to the African Union Representatives Special for Counter-Terrorism, Mr Larry Gbeivlo-Lartey.

He believes that the local community will also be strengthened by partnering with the government to fight violent extremism as well as to help prevent the further radicalization of people in a country.

Mr Gbeivlo-Lartey was speaking at a workshop on addressing the root cause of violent extremism at the National Defence College, Abuja.

A cross section of participants drawn from different parts of Africa were at the workshop to address the root cause of violent extremism using the human security response approach.

According to Mr Larry Gbeivlo-Lartey, solely depending on military might and legislation will no longer cut it in the fight against violent extremism.

The Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral Shola Alde and the National Security Adviser, represented by Commodore Yaminu Musa, both aligned with the AU envoy’s views.

In addition to his recommendations, they also advocated partnerships between countries, continents, regional bodies and even the states and their civil population.

They believe that this is a sure way to nip the issue of violent extremism in the bud.