Ex-defence chief links insecurity to weak borders and prosperity
A former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim, has highlighted the role of Nigeria’s porous borders and economic potential in fueling insecurity. Speaking at a reunion of the 42nd Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Abuja, Ibrahim said that outsiders see Nigeria as a land of opportunity, making it a target for exploitation. He also pointed to internal divisions and persistent external threats as ongoing challenges. Ibrahim urged unity among senior officers, emphasizing that national security requires collective effort.
What we know
- Admiral Ola Ibrahim stated that Nigeria’s prosperity and weak borders attract external threats and worsen security challenges.
- He warned that predictions of Nigeria’s disintegration persist, with the forces behind them still active.
- Ibrahim reflected on his role in creating new military divisions in the North-West and North-East to address security issues.
- The reunion, led by Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, emphasized unity, shared sacrifice, and honoring fallen members of the 42nd Regular Course.
- Ibrahim stressed that national security cannot be achieved by individuals acting alone and called for stronger bonds among officers.
