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.

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Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako disclosed in a statement signed on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

The Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

He called on Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighborliness and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

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