Mohammed Idris Promotes Intelligence-Led Security Strategy

Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, spoke at the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) Conference on National Security and Awards Ceremony in Abuja. He advocated for an intelligence-led approach to enhance Nigeria's national security, emphasizing that military operations require credible intelligence, effective planning, and collaboration with local communities.

Idris connected this approach to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to modernize the Armed Forces, improve surveillance, and enhance coordination among security and intelligence agencies. He referenced President Tinubu's directive from August 2026 for a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan.

Additionally, Idris highlighted the importance of personnel welfare, noting that President Tinubu approved salary increases of 30 to 80 percent for Armed Forces personnel in August 2026, effective September. He stressed that investments in technology and equipment must be complemented by support for the personnel executing operational plans.