Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- A Common Framework for Protecting National Assets

The signing and launch, on 12 October, of the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for Government Security and Intelligence Agencies and Other Stakeholders under the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry-Wide Security Architecture gives Nigeria a common framework for protecting hydrocarbon assets. It connects security operations with economic recovery, environmental protection and public accountability. For operators and relevant stakeholders, the task is to translate its provisions into understood responsibilities, credible public information and constructive community participation.

The NSA's Message on Coordination and Implementation

National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, p...