RMRDC Director says Nigeria’s 30% raw materials processing bill Is most consequential industrial policy since 1999.

ACF Chairman Bashir Dalhatu says many bandits lack exposure to city life and advises government to offer engagement alongside firm punishment.

Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum Dalhatu urges ECOWAS joint military action and recruitment of experienced soldiers to curb northern insecurity.

Former PRO of the Nigeria Police, Emmanuel Ojukwu, says presidential directive ends years of VIPs personalising police officers.

World Bank Country Director for Nigeria warns high inflation is eroding incomes and driving continued poverty.

Former Kebbi deputy governor Sumaila Yombe says vast forests and limited troops keep bandits unchecked.

Security expert Salihu Dantata warns terrorists blend with communities and use waterways, making forest sweeps insufficient.

Professor Akinyemi warns terrorists operate freely in some states and urges penalties for officials and governors allegedly engaging them directly.

Governor of Nasarawa StateAbdullahi Sule says states can fund and manage their own police to tackle rising insecurity.

Northern CAN Chair Hayab says insecurity worsens because security personnel guard VIPs and banks instead of communities, urging proper deployment and urgent action.

Retired JTF commander Atolagbe says rescue missions prioritise saving hostages over killing or arresting kidnappers.

Agripreneur Abdulqadir Gambo warns insecurity is crippling food production and pushing Nigeria toward deeper hunger.

David Aworawo says the outdated UN structure no longer reflects global realities and insists Africa deserves permanent Security Council representation.

Eromosele says NNPC’s 2024 results reflect strong margins, healthy asset growth, and capacity to meet financial obligations.

Eruku Monarch Oba Busari says bandits blend with herders as forests enable easy movement across borders.

Presidential aide Onanuga says forces track terrorist networks but avoid strikes to prevent civilian casualties.

NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima warns Nigeria is “sliding toward dictatorship” as insecurity worsens.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga says security agencies remain ’in the dark’ as school, CAN refuse cooperation.

Dr. Kunle Fagbemi says repeated failure to follow constitutional security frameworks has intensified Nigeria’s terrorism, banditry, and violence.

The Arewa Consultative Forum Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Baba warns insecurity is worsening nationwide and urges urgent action to avert total breakdown.