The APC Professionals Forum has urged the Federal Government to step up border security, surveillance, and regional intelligence cooperation to counter external security pressures threatening peace and stability across the country.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the forum, Dr. Isa Yuguda, made a call while speaking on national security under the theme “Dissecting the Renewed Hope Deliverables & Achievements,” during the second edition of the forum’s Policy Roundtable on Tuesday in Abuja.
He noted that instability in neighboring West African countries, combined with porous border corridors, has enabled armed groups and criminal syndicates to cross into Nigerian territory, perpetrating violence and infiltrating local communities.
“Nigeria continues to confront serious security challenges arising partly from instability in some neighboring countries, porous borders, and the cross-border movement of armed groups and criminal networks into Nigerian territory.
“These external pressures have complicated the Federal Government’s security efforts and, in some instances, enabled terrorist and criminal elements to infiltrate communities and perpetrate violence,” he said
The former Bauchi State Governor attributed recent operational gains in security to fiscal headroom generated by major economic reforms, specifically the removal of the petrol subsidy, which has freed up over N15 trillion for federal and state allocations.
Dr. Yuguda stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has increased funding and modern equipment for defense forces, but external factors continue to complicate internal security operations.
The Board Chairman emphasized that a substantial portion of these saved funds has been directed into defense infrastructure, equipping the armed forces and security agencies to better safeguard lives, property, and critical national assets.
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
Latest posts by By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter) (see all)
- Insecurity: APC Professionals Forum Demands Tighter Border Security - September 2, 2026
- Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years, Ends Ride-Hailing Operations - September 2, 2026
- “Deliver Your LGA to APC or Lose Your Job,” Ebonyi Governor Tells LG Chairmen - September 2, 2026