Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has urged state governors to ensure that increased federal allocations are translated into tangible development at the grassroots.
He argued that poverty, unemployment and illiteracy remained major factors driving insecurity across the country.
At the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, Musa said addressing socio-economic challenges was essential to reducing insecurity and improving stability nationwide.
The minister stressed that responsibility for development should not rest solely on the Federal Government, noting that state governments now receive substantial monthly allocations that should directly benefit citizens.
He called on governors to channel available resources into programmes that improve living conditions, create opportunities and reduce the vulnerabilities that often fuel crime and unrest.
Highlighting the role of leadership at all levels stressed that responsibility for development should not rest solely on the Federal Government, noting that state governments now receive substantial monthly allocations that should directly benefit citizens.
He called on governors to channel available resources into programmes that improve living conditions, create opportunities and reduce the vulnerabilities that often fuel crime and unrest.
Highlighting the role of leadership at all levels, Musa said, “The tendency is now to throw everything at the federal. And I can tell you, Mr President is doing so well because if you look at the amount of money being released monthly to the governors, it is important for us to be able to make sure that these things get down to the people so that we can stop issues of poverty and illiteracy.”
Musa maintained that effective governance, alongside security efforts, remained critical to tackling the root causes of insecurity and ensuring lasting peace across the country.
