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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a zero-tolerance stance against violent non-state actors, announcing a ₦5.41 trillion allocation for Defence and Security in the 2026 Appropriation Bill.
President Tinubu made the declaration while presenting the 2026 budget proposal, describing insecurity as the most urgent threat to Nigeria’s stability, economy, and social cohesion.
According to the president, the massive allocation to the defence and security sector is aimed at strengthening the Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, and internal security outfits to decisively confront banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and other forms of violent crime across the country.
Tinubu said the funding will prioritise the acquisition of modern military hardware, enhanced intelligence gathering, improved welfare for security personnel, and the expansion of surveillance capabilities, including air and border security operations.
“There will be no mercy for bandits, terrorists, and all criminal elements threatening our nation. This administration is committed to restoring peace and securing lives and property in every part of Nigeria,” the president declared.
He noted that years of underinvestment and coordination gaps had weakened national security architecture, stressing that the new budgetary commitment reflects his administration’s resolve to reverse the trend.
The president also emphasised closer collaboration between federal and state governments, traditional institutions, and local communities, describing security as a collective responsibility that goes beyond military action alone.
Tinubu assured Nigerians that the funds would be strictly monitored to ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable impact, adding that his government would not tolerate mismanagement or diversion of resources meant for national security.
The proposed ₦5.41 trillion allocation represents one of the largest single-sector investments in Nigeria’s history and signals a hardline approach by the Tinubu administration as it intensifies efforts to reclaim territories affected by insecurity nationwide.
