The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyeson Wike has said that part of the measures to tackle insecurity in the nation’s capital city is the acquisition of drones.
He said that it is part of the administration’s procurement process to have drones.
The minister, who received in audience today, May 2, a delegation from the Consulate General of Hungary, led by the Consul General, Endre P. Deri on a courtesy visit, said that he had handed the details of the acquisition of the drones to security people who are in charge.
“I will let them have a discussion with your people so that they will identify the type of drones that will be effective and efficient in our own area and how we intend to use them, which areas we intend to use them.
“So, I will let them have a contact with your people. “I can tell you that the issue of security for us is a priority, in terms of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Wike said that the FCT is safer now, having been able to address security challenges it faced in the recent past.
He said that there is an ongoing process for the procurement of more security equipment for the security agencies which Hungary can key in.
“Security has been an issue but by the grace of God, we’ve been able to reduce the level of insecurity.
“You can attest to the fact that Abuja is safer now because of the way we have been able to tackle the issue.”
