Nigeria's Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, has called for water security to be treated as part of the country's national security framework. According to Punch, the minister warned that water insecurity could trigger conflicts and public health emergencies across the country. He advocated integrating water resource management into broader security planning, arguing that access to safe and reliable water is essential for stability, health, and economic development in Nigeria.

Obi has expressed concerns regarding a warning from the United Nations about a food crisis in Northern Nigeria. He urged both the federal and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and to support smallholder farmers by providing them with accessible resources.

Nigeria's Federal Government has issued a warning to South Africa regarding potential "tough action" if the attacks on Nigerians continue. The government is demanding investigations into recent killings involving Nigerian citizens, highlighting concerns over their safety in South Africa.

Nigeria is facing a regional security threat from the Sahel, compounding its existing challenges. The Armed Forces have been actively targeting terrorist groups in the North-East, dismantling criminal operations in the North-West, disrupting oil theft in the Niger Delta, and rescuing numerous kidnapped individuals across different areas of conflict.

Nigeria's Federal Government has raised concern over the psychological impact of conflict on children across the country, according to Tribune Online. The government says it is taking steps to address conflict-related trauma among Nigerian children nationwide, signalling a focus on the mental health needs of young people affected by violence and insecurity in various parts of the country.

Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, stated that the government cannot combat insecurity in Nigeria without the support of its citizens. He made this remark during the 17th Annual Hijrah Lecture and Du’a, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to address the issue of insecurity in the country.