The presidency through the Office of the National
Security Adviser (NSA) has opened a crisis management
room to enable President Goodluck Jonathan respond to
disasters and other security challenges from any part of
the world.

It is headed by the director, presidential
communication, Command and Control Centre (PC4),
Gen. T.T. Waya.

The centre is equipped with audio and video facilities
that enhance communication between and among all
stakeholders.

NSA’s special adviser on media, Karounwi Adekunle told
LEADERSHIP Weekend yesterday that, on assumption
of office, the NSA (Col. Sambo Dasuki) felt the need to
create a rallying point for the president and his strategic
aides.

“Prior to this, there was no control point for crisis
management and emergency.To put it modestly, no clear picture of operation. When the NIGCOMSAT infrastructure was de-orbited, crisis management system collapsed,” he stated.

He said though the project was initiated by the late
NSA, Gen. Andrew Azazi, Dasuki built it with a state-of-
the-art infrastructure that was consistent with the
British Cabinet Office (COBR) and the American
Situation Room, adding that work on it commenced in
December last year.

Noting that work started principally with civil
infrastructure and ICT components, Adekunle added
that much time was spent on construction due to its
complex nature to enable real-time information with
secure audio and data video clips.

“Project was completed in August 2013 and
commissioned by President Jonathan on September 2,
2013 for which the NSA was chief host and Brig-Gen.
T.T. Waya (rtd), director, presidential communication,
Command and Control Centre (PC4), was host. This
crisis management centre would enable the president
and his strategic aides to arrive at informed decisions in
accordance with global best practices,” he explained.

On the advantages of the centre, he said it would
“enable real-time communication by audio and video
data communication between and within stakeholders.
This is an area the NSA is very much interested in”.
It would also enable table-top and simulation exercises,
he added.

“The facilities underscore the importance of giving the
president a clear view of any crisis, be it natural or
human-induced.

The capability of forecasting on the direction and
outcome of crisis in future, such as drought, famine …
so that the country can make adequate preparation.

“Strategic stakeholders, ministers, heads of security
agencies can ask for footages and other relevant
information.

It is quite instructive to note that, with these facilities,
the president has the capacity to contain or mitigate
disasters anywhere he is,” he said.

leadership.ng/news/071213/presidency-gets-crisis-control-room

Very good. American-type 'Situation Room' don land Naija...... When dem go allow Nollywood act film using the place (or im replica) like Hollywood dey do?

All dis with our NEPA? Ok we are watching

Long overdue. Reminds me of the room in the movie "Olympus Has Fallen".

Unless there is something I don't yet understand about this media obsession with the word 'corruption', how come these kind of projects are being delivered, and on time (started in Dec '12 and completed in August '13) when all the money is supposed to have been stolen by 'corrupt' officials? For those who are directly or indirectly involved in certain modules of this project or even understand the complexity of the facility in question, this is a bold statement that some people in and outside government are doing the right things, summoning their best skills and competence to put us squarely in the world map while the hugely uninformed and compromised section of youths that should be championing this kind of development are busy chanting the 'corruption' and 'clueless' chorus.

To Col Dasuki (Rtd), I salute your astuteness and calm disposition to the issues of National security. To the Finance Minister, CBN governor, Service Chiefs and most importantly the President, we appreciate your efforts to put this country on the right track. And to those who sincerely seek development and not just playing politics with the future of their children, your voices will help keep those charged with our collective affairs focused on the duty. And yes, when they do well, it is a moral obligation also to appreciate them.

Whatever happens, they should never let Doyin Okupe and Ruben Abati in the situation Room.

They might end up escalating the crisis with their utterances.

Dasuki has done a splendid job, Under him,there have been no church bombings and Abuja has been relatively secure with no bombings in Abuja,this year alone the SSS has carried out nearly a 153 security operations in abuja alone neutralizing BH cells, these are not normally shared to the media, he has introduced better co-ordination among the intelligence agencies, and BH has been severely restricted to the rural areas of borno,last week's airforce base attack was the first attack in maiduguri in months and they are handling it.....he's a true professional,shys away from d media and does his job, the NSA's office is probably one of the most important positions in this country

ba7man: Whatever happens, they should never let Doyin Okupe and Ruben Abati in the situation Room.

They might end up escalating the crisis with their utterances.

Which utterances? You mean the lies posted by some fake apc trolls on NL?

I envy the company(s) that got the contract

enigmang: I envy the company(s) that got the contract

Lol..see this dude problem..Guy you get security contracting firm?

GOod job. Very soon terrorism would be curtailed.

Cobra room in Uk

NCIS tinz

olabukola: Cobra room in Uk

Ours. Should be.... EAGLES HIEGHTS

warlei:
Ours. Should be.... EAGLES HIEGHTS

must everything have eagle in it What's with Nigerians and eagle sef. Una de chop am

Good development ,the challenges we are facing right now will make us stronger as a nation.one Nigeria

awodman:
Lol..see this dude problem..Guy you get security contracting firm?

Bruvs you no go understand... contracts like this dont go through any form of due process. Quote anything, add oga's share ..it is approved sharply....and they are mostly paid 100% upfront..

Is it a security risk to show pictures of the room in question?

HNosegbe: Is it a security risk to show pictures of the room in question?

I bow o. Me too want to see it too...