ABU DHABI: The International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism, known as Hedayah, has hosted a delegation of five representatives from Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Advisor (ONSA) to advance joint efforts in countering extremism. This visit signals Nigeria’s official endorsement for Hedayah to assist in revising and implementing the nation’s Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.
According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration aims to initiate targeted training, capacity-building programs, and best-practice sharing. These efforts will support Nigeria’s ONSA in executing the country’s strategy to prevent and counter extremism. The strategic engagement builds on Hedayah’s ongoing work in Nigeria, which focuses on rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives, supporting families affected by radicalization, and training a national cadre capable of disseminating knowledge and skills to other stakeholders.
Heday
ah has expressed gratitude to the European Union for facilitating this partnership and acknowledged the role of the United Arab Emirates in hosting the center and supporting its global operations. The collaboration between Hedayah and Nigeria’s ONSA marks a significant step in strengthening the fight against extremism in the region.
