NSC Urges Tinubu to Enhance Nigeria's Security Measures

The National Security Council (NSC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enhance efforts in securing Nigeria and protecting its citizens due to increasing security threats. This statement was made available to journalists in Ibadan during the NSC's 2026 International Conference.

Professor Oludayo Tade, addressing the conference, highlighted that Nigeria's security challenges have transnational dimensions that require decisive government action. He stressed that it is the constitutional responsibility of the President, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to safeguard the nation's territorial integrity and ensure that citizens can live and travel without fear.

The conference underscored the need for the government to improve economic conditions as part of a broader strategy to reduce crime and sustain military operations against bandits and terrorists. Professor Jibrin Ibrahim also urged the Nigerian state to fulfill its primary responsibility of protecting citizens, noting that rising insecurity has deepened citizen frustration and weakened confidence in the state.