Security Expert Warns Against Removing Ribadu as NSA in Nigeria

Security expert Uzoma Mba criticizes calls to replace Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA), highlighting the importance of results over outdated arguments. Henri Bassei faults Senator Francis Fadahunsi's suggestion to appoint a retired military officer, stressing the evolution of security beyond military hardware to include political, economic, and cyber aspects.

Bassei warns against undermining Nigeria's security framework with excessive militarization of the NSA position, citing examples of successful civilian NSAs like Jake Sullivan in the U.S. Ribadu's background in intelligence, anti-corruption, and counter-terrorism is deemed suitable for the NSA role, requiring strategic thinking and intelligence coordination.