NC, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) leads Nigerian Delegation to the 5th High-Level Meeting of the Heads of Counterterrorism and Security Agencies/Marrakech Platform in El Jadida, Morocco. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre represented the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and led the Nigerian delegation to the Fifth High-Level Meeting of the Heads of Counterterrorism and Security Agencies / Marrakech Platform, held from 9–10 June 2026 in El Jadida, Kingdom of Morocco. The meeting was jointly organised by General Directorate for Studies and Documentation and United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), bringing together over 85 delegates from across the globe to strengthen international cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism. The Platform provided an important opportunity for participants to exchange experiences, share best practices, and deepen multilateral partnerships aimed at addressing evolving terrorist threats, preventing violent extremism, and enhancing collective security. Nigeria remains committed to strengthening regional and international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and looks forward to continued collaboration with global partners in promoting peace, security, and stability. #MarrakechPlatform #CounterTerrorism #PreventingViolentExtremism #InternationalCooperation #NCTC #ONSA #Nigeria #SecurityPartnerships #GlobalSecurity #ElJadida #Morocco #UNOCT

Acting USG of @UN_OCT Zouev and @Morocco_UN Ambassador Hilale discussed ongoing collaboration incl. preparation for the 5th High‑Level Meeting of Heads of #CounterTerrorism & Security Agencies in #Africa - #MarrakechPlatform- in 🇲🇦 and #CTWeek at #UNHQ #UNiteToCounterTerrorism

📢 In the June 2025 @UN_OCT Newsletter: 📕 2024 Annual Report 🌍 #MarrakechPlatform w/ #Africa #CounterTerrorism leaders 🤝 New partnership w/ #AIPA 🗣️Dialogue on CT, #RuleofLaw & #HumanRights 💡#CapacityBuilding initiatives 👉 bit.ly/OCT-newsletter #UNiteToCounterTerrorism

The #MarrakechPlatform, the annual high-level event of Heads of #CounterTerrorism & Security Agencies in #Africa took place in Agadir to discuss countering terrorist propaganda in the age of emerging technologies by #Morocco & @UN_OCT 👉 bitl.ly/OCT-EVENT

Addressing the #MarrakechPlatform in a video message, USG @UN_OCT Voronkov stressed the importance of safeguarding #HumanRights while countering terrorism including the misuse of #newtechnologies 👉bit.ly/OCT-SPEECH #UNiteToCounterTerrorism

USG Voronkov welcomes the outcomes of the #MarrakechPlatform on Intelligence Analysis in the context of #Counterterrorism, attended by 54 African Member States & int'l partners He reiterates @un_oct commitment to support #CT #PCVE efforts in #Africa 👉Bit.ly/OCT-MEDIA

During the #MarrakechPlatform, USG @un_oct Voronkov met with 🇦🇴 #Angola DG External Intelligence Services, Teresa da Silva 🇱🇾 #Libya DG of Intelligence Service, Lt. Gen. Hussein Al Ayeb 🇷🇼 #Rwanda SG of National Intelligence & Security Services, Maj Gen Joseph Nzabamwita

Meeting with @marocdiplomatie MFA Nasser Bourita, USG Voronkov thanked #Morocco for hosting the #MarrakechPlatform & supporting #counterterrorism efforts in #Africa. They discussed strengthening cooperation through @UN_OCT Programme Office in #Rabat🇲🇦 #UNiteToCounterTerrorism

At the #MarrakechPlatform🇺🇳🇲🇦, USG Voronkov noted that while #AI can be misused by terrorist groups, it also offers new opportunities for #CounterTerrorism at operational & strategic levels @UN_OCT is committed to support #CapacityBuilding in #Africa 👉bit.ly/OCT-SPEECH

The third High-Level Event of Heads of #African #CounterTerrorism & security agencies started today in Fez🇲🇦, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence #AI in the context of #CounterTerrorism Organized by @UN_OCT & #Morocco #UNiteToCounterTerrorism #MarrakechPlatform

At the #MarrakechPlatform, USG Voronkov noted that while #AI can be misused by terrorist groups, it also offers new opportunities for #CounterTerrorism at operational & strategic levels @UN_OCT is committed to support #CapacityBuilding in #Africa 👉bit.ly/OCT-SPEECH

The third High-level event of Heads of #African #CounterTerrorism & security agencies started today in Fez🇲🇦, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence #AI in the context of #CounterTerrorism Organized by @UN_OCT & #Morocco #UNiteToCounterTerrorism #MarrakechPlatform

COL. (Res.) Miri Eisin's remarks at the #MarrakechPlatform of #CounterTerrorism were a powerful reminder of the urgent need for #globalcooperation in countering #terrorism. Thank you for sharing your valuable insights! #UNConference [Full speech: tinyurl.com/yc6r4wvw]

USG Voronkov thanked #Morroco Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister Bourita for hosting the #MarrakechPlatform & supporting @UN_OCT and looks forward to sharing the outcomes of the platform at a joint #CTWeek side event in New York organized with #UNOCT #Rabat Programme Office

On the margins of the #MarrakechPlatform, USG Voronkov and Maman Samo Sidikou, #AU High Representative for Mali & the Sahel discussed the increasing terrorism threat in the #Sahel and potential cooperation on programmatic issues in the areas of countering terrorism & #PCVE

On the margins of the #MarrakechPlatform, USG Voronkov held bilateral meetings with: ➡️Mr. Eric Tiare, SG of the #G5Sahel ➡️Mr. Benedict Dere, ED of the #AccraInitiative ➡️Mr. Stefano Ravagnan, Special Envoy for Syria and the ISIS Coalition, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of #Italy