Nigeria: Military Operations Alone Cannot Deliver Sustainable Peace - Homeland Security Adviser

What the report says

Nigeria’s presidential Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka T. Famadewa (rtd), said in Abuja that military operations by themselves cannot produce lasting peace. He made the remarks at the unveiling of the National Framework for Peace, Social Cohesion and Resilience, held by the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, which coordinates early warning and response efforts.

According to the Daily Trust report distributed by AllAfrica, Famadewa argued that insecurity must be tackled through a broader approach that also confronts injustice, social exclusion, unemployment, displacement and weak trust between communities. He said soldiers may be needed to protect civilians and restore order, but that deeper grievances require stronger civilian institutions and the participation of local government, traditional leaders, women, youth groups and civil society.

Other speakers said Nigeria’s peacebuilding efforts have often been weakened by fragmented coordination and poor follow-up. Triple Peace Africa’s Paul Nyulaku said early-warning information does not always lead to action, while OSPRE Director-General Chris Ngwodo said the new framework reflects security changes since the 2012 national peace policy and was developed through broad consultations. The framework is intended to run from 2026 to 2031 and is presented as a shared plan for mediation, reconciliation, justice, community security and social cohesion.