The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

A statement signed by the Head, Strategic Communication, Office of the National Security Adviser, ZAKARIYA USMAN said the decision is part of the ongoing restructuring of Nigeria’s security architecture.

The new center will be domiciled in the office of the National Security Adviser and Retired Major General AM DIKKO has been appointed as Pioneer Coordinator.