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National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has emphasized that hunger and poverty are key underlying forces fueling insecurity<\/a> across Nigeria, asserting that any meaningful effort toward national peace and development must begin with addressing these socio-economic challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking at the National Security Seminar in Abuja on Monday\u2014an event organized by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College and themed “Combating Hunger and Poverty for Sustainable Peace and Development in Nigeria”\u2014Ribadu highlighted the urgent need for integrated national strategies.<\/p>\n

Delivering his remarks through the Director of Defence Affairs in the Office of the NSA, Major General Peter Mala, Ribadu stated:<\/p>\n

\u201cHunger and poverty are not just humanitarian issues; they are strategic vulnerabilities. They ignite conflict, drive criminal activity, and tear at the social fabric of our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

He called for a multi-sectoral approach that blends security, governance, and economic development to effectively break the cycle of deprivation and instability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese issues form a vicious cycle \u2014 poverty leads to insecurity, and insecurity, in turn, deepens poverty.\u201d<\/p>\n

He noted that President Bola Tinubu\u2019s administration has prioritised agricultural reforms, social investment programmes, and security sector interventions aimed at breaking the cycle.<\/p>\n

These, he said, include support for food security initiatives, enhanced law enforcement, and infrastructure development to boost agricultural production and distribution.<\/p>\n

Ribadu added that the Office of the NSA continues to coordinate both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches involving the military, intelligence services, security agencies, and civil actors to confront the security crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite progress, challenges like unemployment, hunger, and youth disenfranchisement persist and require deeper, long-term solutions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He called for coordinated, inclusive, and forward-thinking responses.<\/p>\n

Echoing Ribadu\u2019s warning, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, said hunger and poverty have evolved from social concerns into full-blown national security threats.<\/p>\n

Represented by the Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shetimma, Musa called for a national approach to addressing their impact on internal security.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cInsecurity today is not only defined by weapons but also by economic deprivation, food insecurity, and social dislocation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe North Central region, particularly Benue State, once known as Nigeria\u2019s food basket, has been devastated by banditry, displacement, and farmer-herder conflicts.\u201d<\/p>\n

He warned that the disruption of farming activities, illegal occupation of farmlands, and rural-urban migration are fueling food inflation, mass displacement, and national instability.<\/p>\n

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Read also: Reps Warn Of Revolt Over Insecurity If Unaddressed<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The CDS urged urgent investment in grassroots agriculture, including enhanced access to credit, infrastructure, and market opportunities, to reposition farming as a respected and profitable profession.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the migration of rural youths to urban centres, agricultural productivity is declining.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must make farming attractive again\u2014not as a last resort, but as a national duty and a prestigious calling,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, has called for a security strategy rooted in human development, emphasizing that tackling underlying issues such as poverty, joblessness, and social marginalization is essential to addressing Nigeria\u2019s multifaceted security challenges.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the National Security Seminar in Abuja, Badaru urged stakeholders to adopt a \u201cwhole-of-society\u201d approach, stressing the need for unified, cross-sectoral collaboration in combating threats that are increasingly complex and borderless.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s world, where security threats transcend boundaries, no single institution can solve them alone. Collective action is imperative,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He commended the resilience and ingenuity of Nigeria\u2019s Armed Forces amid ongoing security pressures and applauded President Bola Tinubu\u2019s dedication to improving the lives of citizens through people-centered governance.<\/p>\n

Badaru also described the seminar as a critical forum for shaping inclusive, forward-looking security frameworks, capable of responding to the nation\u2019s evolving realities.<\/p>\n

Africa Today News, New York\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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