Section 6: Establishment of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre.

(1) There is established, in the office of the National Security Adviser, a National Counter-Terrorism Centre (in this Act referred to as “the Centre”) which shall be the coordinating body for counter-terrorism and terrorism financing in Nigeria, charged with the coordination of counter-terrorism policies, strategies, plans, and support in the performance of the functions of the National Security Adviser specified in section 4 of this Act.
(2) Without prejudice to the primary roles of the relevant agencies under this Act, the Centre shall—
(a) establish a Joint Terrorism and Analysis Branch, as a fusion centre responsible for terrorism research, analysis and intelligence support to law enforcement and security agencies;
(b) establish a legal team, consisting of experienced and competent prosecutors, to review and advise on counter terrorism cases from law enforcement and security agencies, and ensure that legal enforcement are in compliance with rules of armed conflict;
(c) coordinate the implementation of a national policy and action plan on preventing and countering violent extremism programmes;
(d) conduct public awareness on prevention and countering violent extremism and terrorism;
(e) facilitate capacity building for counter-terrorism and terrorism financing operations;
(f) partner with civil society and international organisations in the prevention and countering of violent extremism, terrorism and terrorism financing;
(g) collaborate with centres, institutions and universities on counterterrorism related studies and research; and
(h) ensure that relevant agencies under this Act have access to relevant and timely intelligence and analysis for the effective discharge of their responsibilities.