Insecurity: FCTA, Hungary To Deploy Drones in Abuja

By: Wisdom Acka

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will partner the Parliamentary Republic of Hungary in deploying drones to tackle insecurity in and around the 8,000 square kilometers of the Federal Capital Territory.

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, gave this assurance while playing host to the Consul-General of the Embassy of the Parliamentary Republic of Hungary to Nigeria, Endre Peter Deri in his office, Thursday.

According to him, no effort will be spared in tackling insecurity and developing agriculture in the FCT.

Wike, who disclosed that insecurity and agriculture were two key areas of concern to the FCT Administration, said that “by the grace of God, the FCT is safer now because of the way we have been able to tackle it.”

Continuing on insecurity, the Minister told the Hungarian Envoy to liaise with relevant authorities, especially security agencies who have the expertise on the type of drones that are required for deployment for security in the nation’s capital.

Speaking on the importance of agricultural development in the FCT, Wike stated it would ensure food security and job creation; assuring that the FCT Administration was willing to build partnerships, including the provision of land for agricultural purposes that would be of mutual benefits to both countries.

Earlier, the Consul-General indicated the interest of his country in partnering with the FCT Administration for the provision of drones for surveillance with a view to improving security in the FCT.

Deri also suggested that each of the six Area Coincils should be assigned at least one dedicated drone.

He said that the drones would be assembled in Nigeira and necessary trainings on their maintenance and operations provided.

The Hungarian Envoy also proposed to build suspended train services in the FCT to especially aid transportation.

He disclosed that about 1,800 Nigerian students are studying medicine, engineering and other courses in Hungarian universities.