President Bola Tinubu came in on May 29, 2023, and inherited the burden of insecurity facing Nigerians in different parts of the country. Soon after resuming office, Tinubu constituted his security team.
According to the calculation, the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, heads President Tinubu’s security team, which comprises 15 security heads, including the service chiefs.
Nigeria’s security challenges
Nigeria is facing a severe insecurity crisis, with various forms of violence and criminal activities rampant across the country. The Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast has led to thousands of deaths, displacements, and human rights abuses. The group’s attacks on civilians, military personnel, and infrastructure have created a sense of fear and uncertainty.
In addition to the Boko Haram threat, Nigeria is also grappling with banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery. These crimes have become increasingly common, particularly in the northwest and north-central regions. The lack of effective security measures and the proliferation of weapons have emboldened criminals, making it difficult for citizens to feel safe.
The herder-farmer conflict is another significant security concern in Nigeria. The competition for land and resources between herders and farmers has led to violent clashes, resulting in deaths and displacement. Criminal elements have also exploited this conflict, further exacerbating the security situation.
Nigeria’s Niger Delta region challenges
The Niger Delta region faces unique security challenges, including militancy, piracy, and oil theft. The region’s instability has significantly impacted the country’s economy, as it is a major oil-producing area. The government has struggled to address the root causes of the conflict, leading to a persistent sense of insecurity.
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been actively engaged in a separatist movement in the Southeast region of Nigeria, seeking independence for the Biafran people. IPOB’s activities include sit-at-home orders and advocacy for self-determination but have also been associated with violent clashes with security forces, resulting in loss of lives and property.
Below is the list of security teams meant to solve the country’s insecurity
| S/N | Name | Position | State | Region |
| 1 | Badru Abubakar | Minister of Defence | Jigawa | North West |
| 2 | Bello Matawalle | Minister of Defence (State) | Zamfara | North West |
| 3 | Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo | Interior, Minister | Ondo | South West |
| 4 | Ibrahim Gaidam | Police, Minister | Yobe | North East |
| 5 | Nuhu Ribadu | NSA | Adamawa | North East |
| 6 | Taoreed Lagbaja | Chief of Army Staff | Osun | Southwest |
| 7 | Christopher Musa | Chief of Defence Staff | Kaduna | North West |
| 8 | Hasan Abubakar | Chief of Air Staff | Kano | North West |
| 9 | Emmanuel Ogalla | Chief of Naval Staff | Enugu | South East |
| 10 | Kayode Egbetokun | Inspector General of Police | Ogun | South West |
| 11 | Bashir A Adeniyi | Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs | Osun | South West |
| 12 | Adeola O Ajayi | DG, Department of State Service | Osun | South West |
| 13 | Mohammed Mohammed | DG, National Intelligence Agency | Kwara | North Central |
| 14 | Ahmed A Audi | Commandant General, Civil Defence | Nasarawa | North Central |
| 15 | Kemi N Nandap | Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service | Kaduna | North West |
