The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication and commitment to the welfare of border communities.
While receiving a delegation from the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Dakorinama George-Kelly in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr. Tunji-Ojo underscored the Agency’s pivotal role not only in infrastructural development, but also in strengthening security along the borders.
He highlighted the key position of border communities as the first line of defense in case of external threats and stressed the importance of earning their loyalty and trust, considering their significance and cultural ties with neighbouring countries.
The BCDA, established to expedite development projects and address the needs of more than 3000 border communities, operates across 21 states and 105 Local Government Areas.
