The office of Bola Tinubu has publicly declared a renewed focus on national security, following the appointment and decoration of new military and security service chiefs. The move comes amid growing public frustration over insurgency, banditry, and escalating violence across multiple regions of Nigeria. President Tinubu urged the newly designated officers to deploy modern technology, coordinate effectively across services, and deliver concrete outcomes rather than excuses. The administration emphasised that the window for achieving significant security progress is “short and non-negotiable. Analysts say this development marks a significant inflection point for governance in Nigeria: the performance of the service chiefs will likely influence public perception of the entire administration ahead of the 2027 elections. The challenge remains high, given the complex interplay of politics, resources, and regional security dynamics.
