Given the alarming rate of Insecurity in Nigeria, with no specification to any geopolitical zone, The Nigerian National Youth movement, had organized an open  conference which was targeted at deciphering practicable ways to combat insecurity in Nigeria.

However, due to the pandemic, it took the summit to a virtual platform, Zoom.

In attendance to the meeting were well meaning Nigerians both, home and abroad Based.

Speaking in his introductory speech, The National president of the movement, who also doubled as the moderator of the summit, Mr. Peter Ebuka Ezih, said that the movement was one which is void of any political affiliations, its core aim includes making Nigeria great again. He elaborated on the harms of Insecurity in Nigeria, with emphasis on the stagnating effect, it has on the country’s economy. he also explained that Insecurity has retarded the growth of the country, it was at that juncture, that he introduced the speakers whom in their own areas of expertise, had some pragmatic solutions to this menace.

In his lecture, Mr Maurice Emeka Akueme, a Nigerian Citizen based in the United Kingdom, outlined most of the causes of insecurity in Nigeria as, Bad governance, unemployment, religious and tribal superiority, corruption, corrupt practices by the government and public servants etc.

Using the UK as case study, he enjoined the Nigerian government to ensure that the youths are adequately and gainfully employed, this he said will keep their minds busy and keep them off all manner of social vices.

Again, he advised that the Federal Government, utilizes the welfare system, which involves monthly payment of stipends to the citizens of the country, whom are of age, at least cover their feeding and other basic needs.

Another approach is a complete overhaul of the Nigerian judiciary system, entrenching it with stronger and morally minded personnel, so as to guarantee that nobody is above the law of the country.

Moreso, continual sensitization of the growing generation, about corruption and its consequences, this is to give rectitude to their minds and set them straight and ready to choose the right side, To aberrate our youths from the norm of malpractice and corruption in Nigeria.

He further emphasized on the welfare of the security Personnel with an extension to their families, this will give them enough financial back up to be competent in their roles in eradicating Insecurity in Nigeria.

The National secretary APGA, Dr. Sani Abdulahi Shinkafi, enumerated the causes of insecurity as Bad governance, lack of moral gathering, under-staffing, under-equipment and under-funding of Security agencies, ignorance and illiteracy, illegal possession of arms, over dependence on oil, illegal practices, porous border, incompetent government etc.

A solution will be brought if the morally corrupt leaders, are brought to book and consequentially pruned out of government, An Educational system which actually gives every child access to quality education, state boundary committee to monitor the influx of immigrants, in the absence formal education, there should be room for skills acquisition and any other form of legal youth empowerment, infrastructural development, optimal staffing, equipment and funding of security and law enforcement agencies, interdepartmental relationship between security agencies to encourage flow of relevant information, a reduction in oil dependency, development of the agricultural sector, youth counseling and mentoring, sensitization on the dangers of drug abuse and narcotics usage, optimal intelligence gathering and sharing, religious and tribal tolerance, strengthening of electoral system, etc were part of the practicable solutions he proffered.

Dr. Kabiru Sufi, emphasized on our porous borders, stating that illegal arms and ammunitions are being moved with ease through our borders, due to lack of competent border marshals, hence the proliferation of armed banditry in Nigeria. This can be curtailed by building strong border officials, education and employment of the youth.

Barr Princwill Agu, reiterated that security is everyone’s responsibility, hence all hands should be on deck. He also said that the Agencies should deploy security officers with a deep cognizance of the culture, language and terrain of a given place, which will curb the problems of breach in the communication of relevant information.

On the other hand, Waziri namadu, stated that our government has failed us in the area of security, as such everyone should be agents of security by imbibing the adequate security measures, adequate and full participation in security details by communities, encouragement of community police with necessary information, synergy and understanding between agencies, harnessing of individual contributions to eliminate insecurity in Nigeria.

Continuing, the Personal Adviser to Mr President on NDDC affairs, Hon. Bashiru Mohammed made emphasis on the pertinence of security, with regards to personal safety, he however urged citizens to not wait on the government for everything.

Chairman house Committee on works, urban development and housing in Enugu State House of Assembly and National BoT Chairman, Rt. Hon. Barr Chima Obieze, admonished saying that citizens should identifying with their neighbors, to engage our Youths massively through empowerment and employment, moreover, in his capacity, he has gainfully engaged the youths around him.