From Okwe Obi, Abuja
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike and National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu are billed to participate in a security summit.
The event, titled: “National Security and Development,” is organised by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and New National Star Newspaper in Abuja.
The NUJ National Chairman, Chris Iziguzo, explained that the summit would throw up solutions to the myriad of kidnappings and killings plaguing the country.
Also, the Managing Director of the New National Star Newspaper, Obinna Nwachukwu, said it was time for the media to champion the fight against banditry through the instrumentality of the pen.
“As you are aware, in more than a decade now, security has become a major issue in Nigeria. Nowhere is safe, even Abuja, the nation’s capital is not safe like before.
“But one thing is clear, although insecurity is everywhere in the country, still, each region/zone has its own peculiar security issues
“In the South-South, it is crude oil theft, oil bunkering and sea pirates. In the South East, it is the menace of the now infamous unknown gunmen.
“In the North East is Boko Haram/terrorism, North West is illegal oil mining, while North Central is farmers/herders crisis.
“However, in all these zones, armed robbery, kidnapping and murder are common experiences.
“Therefore, this conference is designed to bring all key stakeholders together to address these issues with a view to finding lasting, workable solutions. It is part of our contributions to societal growth and development.”