The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has launched an agribusiness initiative targeted at promoting economic empowerment in conflict-affected communities across the country.
The project, named “Seeds for Hope,” focuses on supporting former combatants and vulnerable communities, particularly those impacted by terrorism and insurgency. The initiative, which was introduced at a recent gathering in Abuja attended by key donors and stakeholders, is being implemented in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
Its main goal is to promote peace and stability by providing long-term, non-violent solutions to the challenges posed by terrorism. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, stated that the project represents an important shift towards non-kinetic approaches to counter-terrorism.
He noted that peace and security cannot be achieved solely through military means and that addressing the economic needs of individuals is essential to preventing violence.
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