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The National Geospatial Security and Intelligence Hub is Nigeria's center of excellence for geospatial intelligence, providing critical insights to strengthen national security, protect infrastructure, and support strategic decision-making. By integrating advanced geospatial technologies, data analytics, and intelligence expertise, the Hub empowers government, security agencies, and private institutions to anticipate threats, respond effectively, and drive sustainable development. It serves as a national platform for innovation, collaboration, and capacity building, ensuring that geospatial intelligence translates into actionable solutions for a safer and more resilient Nigeria.
Core Objectives
Through the Hub, GIFON reaffirms its commitment to advancing national capabilities in five key areas.
National Security Support
Provide advanced GEOINT solutions for counter-terrorism, border security, disaster management, and critical infrastructure protection.
Data Integration & Analytics
Serve as a centralized hub for geospatial data collection, fusion, and analysis across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
Innovation & Research
Incubate cutting-edge applications in artificial intelligence, remote sensing, UAVs, and big data analytics.
Capacity Building
Train the next generation of Nigerian geospatial intelligence professionals through workshops, certification programs, and fellowships.
Public–Private Collaboration
Connect industry stakeholders with government and research institutions to develop scalable geospatial solutions.
Strategic Benefits for Nigeria
The Hub acts as a force multiplier, transforming how data is used to protect and develop the nation. By centralizing intelligence, we unlock specific advantages.
Positioning Nigeria as a regional Leader In the African Geospatial ecosystem.
Improved situational awareness for policymakers and security agencies.
Enhanced data-driven decision-making across national and state levels.
Strengthened national preparedness and disaster resilience.
Increased global competitiveness of Nigeria’s geospatial and intelligence community.
Creation of high-skill jobs and empowerment of Nigerian youth in the GEOINT sector.