In a renewed effort to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria, the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), North Central Zone, has strengthened its partnership with the Nigerian Army's Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC NA), according to NCCSALW TRADOC NA Spokespersons, Lt. Col Felicia Daniel.
During a courtesy visit to the TRADOC Headquarters in Minna on Thursday, the Zonal Director of NCCSALW, Mr. Abdul Adamu Eneche, led a delegation of senior staff to solicit support from the Nigerian Army in addressing the growing threat of illicit arms across the region.
Mr. Eneche emphasised the need for stronger interagency collaboration, particularly in dealing with unauthorised groups operating under the guise of arms control. He also highlighted the Centre’s commitment to enhancing its operational capability through advanced monitoring strategies and strategic partnerships.
“We need the support of the Army, especially in countering illegal entities falsely claiming to support arms control,” the Zonal Director said. He expressed appreciation to TRADOC for providing storage facilities for seized weapons and requested the deployment of additional personnel to boost the Centre’s operational reach.
In response, the Commander TRADOC NA, Major General Kevin Aligbe, commended NCCSALW’s commitment to tackling arms proliferation and reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s readiness to support their mission. He described the Centre’s efforts as critical to national stability and reiterated the Army’s willingness to provide necessary resources.
Major General Aligbe also congratulated Mr. Eneche on his recent appointment and assured him of continued cooperation and institutional support for the Centre’s operations.
The visit concluded with the presentation of souvenirs, signing of the Visitors’ Book, and a group photograph, symbolizing the strengthened bond between both institutions in their shared goal of national security.