The Federal Government has emphasised prevention, human rights, and community resilience in its revised Policy Framework and National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE).
National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, announced this at a validation workshop on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said the updated framework reflects a shared national vision to guide PCVE efforts in line with international standards.
Since the first framework was launched in 2017, Nigeria has advanced non-kinetic measures such as early-warning systems, youth empowerment, counter-narratives, gender inclusion, and collaboration with civil society and religious leaders.
The revised plan addresses emerging threats including socio-economic inequality, online radicalisation, climate pressures, and disruptive technologies.
“Nigeria has long recognised that military responses alone cannot defeat violent extremism. By confronting the drivers, strengthening communities, and amplifying credible voices, we secure lasting peace,” Laka said.
He added that the framework embeds gender and youth engagement, accountability, and community-based approaches, giving dialogue and education equal weight with security measures.
EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, stressed the need for state and local implementation to improve governance and reduce marginalisation.
Traditional leaders, represented by the Emir of Kaura Namoda, retired Maj. Sanusi Kaura, pledged community support for the policy.
The workshop, organised by the NCTC under the Office of the National Security Adviser with EU and Hedayah International Centre support, will subject the draft to final scrutiny before adoption.