The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Mr Richard Pheelangwah, has urged the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to adopt cutting-edge technologies to enhance the country’s intelligence operations.
This is contained in a statement issued by the ministry on Thursday in Abuja.
Pheelangwah made the call when he paid a Familiarisation visit to the agency on in Abuja.
He commended the professionalism and dedication of DIA personnel in safeguarding the nation.
He highlighted their crucial role in intelligence gathering, inter-agency collaboration, and efforts to counter terrorism, banditry, and other security threats.
He attributed the successes to the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.
The Permanent Secretary stressed that modern technologies, combined with well-trained and motivated personnel, are vital to staying ahead of evolving security challenges.
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He also called for the welfare of staff to remain a top priority to boost operational effectiveness.
In response, Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, described the visit as an opportunity to showcase the agency’s proactive role in preventing and neutralising threats, including terrorism, cybercrime, and kidnappings.
Undiandeye noted that strategic deployment of human, technical, and liaison resources ensures DIA remains ahead of adversaries.
He highlighted key achievements over the past two years, including minimal unintended targeting, reduced civilian casualties, and the training of more than 1,300 personnel in intelligence and related skills.
He also appealed for additional resources to support staff welfare, timely operational funding, and acquisition of new operational platforms.
The visit was attended by directors from the Ministry of Defence and DIA, along with principal staff officers of the agency.
(NAN)
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