The Nigerian Senate has announced plans for a two-day National Security Summit in Abuja to address the country’s worsening security situation. The summit will bring together representatives from federal, state, and local governments as well as traditional institutions to develop solutions to the ongoing crisis.
The decision followed a motion sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Jimoh (Ondo South) and co-sponsored by three other senators, highlighting the need to reassess Nigeria’s security architecture. Jimoh pointed to global security challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. tariff disputes, as factors exacerbating Nigeria’s own security and food crisis.
The senator expressed particular concern about rampant banditry, kidnapping and terrorism across both urban and rural areas. He recalled Nigeria’s history of political violence while emphasizing President Tinubu’s commitment to security under the “Renewed Hope Agenda.” The summit aims to explore alternative military strategies and improved funding for security forces.
This initiative follows a similar security summit convened by the 9th Senate under former Senate President Ahmad Lawan. The upcoming event seeks to build on previous efforts and provide concrete recommendations for tackling Nigeria’s multifaceted security challenges.
