Abuja: The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has launched a monthly newsletter, The National Security Monitor, to improve public understanding of Nigeria’s security environment.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, this initiative was announced in a statement issued by Dr. Chido Onumah, Special Adviser to the National Security Adviser on Strategic Communication and Civil Society Liaison. The publication is crafted to provide authoritative and accessible information on national security priorities, policy initiatives, institutional reforms, operational achievements, and emerging threats.
The inaugural July 2026 edition features the Fourth UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, an event held in Abuja from June 22 to June 24. It also delves into Nigeria’s emerging security doctrine, the Whole-of-Society approach to security, border security, federal-state coordination, and Operation Safe Corridor. Additionally, the newsletter covers African-led responses to terrorism and the repositioning of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau under the Presidency through ONSA.
In his remarks, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, emphasized the importance of credible strategic communication in effective national security management. He highlighted that contemporary national security extends beyond defense to encompass economic stability, cyber resilience, public safety, information integrity, and critical infrastructure protection. The newsletter aims to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible public engagement, while bolstering public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture.
Ribadu further stated that the publication will support efforts to counter misinformation, disinformation, and hostile information operations. It is also intended to deepen security awareness and civic responsibility, while strengthening partnerships with the media, civil society, academia, development partners, and the private sector.
The statement revealed that the newsletter is part of ONSA’s broader efforts to enhance strategic communication, public information management, and citizen engagement. It will also contribute to the development of the National Security Strategic Communication, Public Information Management and Civil Society Engagement Policy, 2026-2030.
ONSA has invited security practitioners, media organizations, civil society groups, researchers, and other stakeholders to engage with the publication. Feedback of not more than 100 words and contributions of not more than 300 words can be sent to [email protected]. The newsletter will be published monthly by ONSA.