By Muhammad Mamman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to undertake a comprehensive study of Nigeria’s security challenges and submit actionable recommendations to the Federal Government.
The President issued the directive as part of renewed efforts to tackle the persistent wave of violent crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal conflicts affecting several parts of the country.
Speaking during a strategic engagement with NIPSS leadership, President Tinubu emphasised the need for a data-driven, expert-led evaluation of Nigeria’s security landscape. He noted that the Institute, as the nation’s foremost policy think tank, is well positioned to conduct an objective assessment and propose sustainable solutions.
According to the Presidency, the study will examine the root causes of insecurity, assess current security operations, and identify gaps in intelligence gathering, community engagement, and inter-agency coordination. It will also consider socioeconomic factors that fuel unrest, including unemployment, rural decline, and weak local governance structures.
President Tinubu stressed that the findings must be practical and geared towards strengthening national stability, improving security force efficiency and restoring public confidence. He added that his administration remains fully committed to reforming Nigeria’s security architecture and investing in long-term peacebuilding.
NIPSS is expected to collaborate with security agencies, state governments, traditional institutions, civil society and conflict-resolution experts as part of the consultative process.
The Institute will submit its report to the President upon completion, paving the way for potential policy adjustments and fresh strategies to address insecurity across the country.
