- Bwala praised Tinubu’s efforts against terrorism
- He said Sahel insecurity threatens Nigeria
- He urged states to strengthen security efforts
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has defended the administration’s record on security, saying its interventions have helped prevent terrorists from gaining wider control of the country.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Bwala made the remarks during an interview with Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State, where he attributed Nigeria’s security challenges partly to the growing presence of terrorist groups across the Sahel region.
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He said the expansion of extremist groups in the region had created additional pressure on Nigeria’s security system, particularly along the country’s northern borders.
According to Bwala, the regional threat requires a combination of stronger domestic security measures, military operations and cooperation with international partners.
He argued that the situation in Nigeria could have deteriorated further without what he described as the Tinubu administration’s decisive interventions.
The presidential aide said terrorist groups operating across the Sahel had continued to expand their activities, creating a broader security challenge for countries in the region.
Bwala maintained that Nigeria’s security agencies, supported by the Federal Government’s measures and international cooperation, had helped prevent the crisis from spreading further into the country.
He acknowledged that terrorist attacks and other security incidents were still occurring in some parts of Nigeria but argued that the government’s performance should also be assessed by its ability to prevent armed groups from taking control of larger territories.
The presidential aide said government institutions were now able to operate in areas where terrorist groups had previously posed significant threats.
However, he acknowledged that insecurity remained a serious concern and said the continued occurrence of attacks could not be ignored.
Bwala also called for greater involvement from state and local governments in tackling insecurity, arguing that the Federal Government could not independently handle every security challenge across the country.
He urged state governors to strengthen their support for security agencies and take more proactive measures against threats within their jurisdictions.
According to him, effective security requires cooperation among the Federal Government, state authorities, local governments and security agencies rather than relying solely on the Federal Government.
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