Former Ekiti State Governor and ex-Minister of Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi, has called for a fundamental rethink of Nigeria's economic and foreign policy strategies. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Fayemi warned that the country cannot sustain its global ambitions without first addressing the hardship, poverty and insecurity confronting millions of Nigerians. He urged that citizens' welfare be placed at the heart of the government's economic reforms, according to Tribune Online.

Nigeria is facing significant challenges, including rising insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, weak infrastructure, declining public trust, and institutional weaknesses. These issues are attributed to decades of poor policy choices, weak governance, corruption, and inconsistent policy implementation. According to Nairametrics, these structural warning signs require urgent attention as many of the challenges are self-inflicted.

The President of the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Rev. (Prof.) S. Ola Ayankeye, has called on governments at all levels in Nigeria to address the country's insecurity with greater seriousness. He made the appeal yesterday, according to ThisDay Live, urging authorities to take more decisive action to protect citizens and restore safety across the nation.

Comrade Abdullahi Yahaya Sadauki, the Youth President of Borgu Kingdom, has raised concerns regarding the government's neglect of Borgu in light of increasing insecurity. In a statement to journalists, he questioned what offense Borgu has committed to warrant such disregard and appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Niger State Governor Umar Mohammed for attention to the issue.

According to ThisDay Live, insecurity has significantly impacted Nigeria, leading to widespread suffering and humiliation. The article by Monday Philips Ekpe calls for a direct and decisive response to address the ongoing terror that has plagued the nation.

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.