SENATOR JIMOH IBRAHIM HIGHLIGHTS GENERATIONAL GRIEVANCES AS ROOT OF NIGERIA’S INSECURITY AT UN HEARING

SENATOR JIMOH IBRAHIM HIGHLIGHTS GENERATIONAL GRIEVANCES AS ROOT OF NIGERIA’S INSECURITY AT UN HEARING


During a parliamentary hearing at the United Nations in New York, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Nigeria, urged the international community to recognise that generational grievances have been a longstanding source of insecurity in the country.

Speaking before colleagues at the ongoing Global Parliament hearing, Ibrahim traced Nigeria’s security challenges back to colonial times. He noted that the colonial authorities did not adequately address systemic issues, citing the civil war of 1967–1970—sparked by attempts of the southeastern region to secede as the Republic of Biafra—as an example of unresolved grievances. He emphasised that these challenges predate President Bola Tinubu’s administration and persist in the nation’s political landscape.

Ibrahim outlined how Nigeria’s military and security structures evolved, highlighting that the leadership of the Nigerian Army was not fully indigenised until 1965, with Major General J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi becoming the first Nigerian army chief in 1966. He also noted that British colonial authorities continued to influence the armed forces after independence, including retaining control of the Navy until 1964.

Focusing on current security threats, including Boko Haram, Ibrahim stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces require international cooperation and support for effective counterinsurgency operations. He welcomed collaboration with countries such as Turkey, the United States, and China, noting that modern terrorism is increasingly complex due to global networks, advanced technology, and the potential access to weapons of mass destruction.

Ibrahim also highlighted the Nigerian government’s strategic approach under President Tinubu, which prioritises partnerships, democratic peacebuilding, and international cooperation. He noted that the Nigerian Senate is convening a National Security Summit to address generational grievances and that President Tinubu’s foreign policy approach—friendly to all, and adversarial to none—has been complemented by the deployment of approximately 70 ambassadors worldwide to foster renewed investments and cooperation.

Senator Ibrahim, who also served as Interim President of the IPU General Assembly in Geneva in 2023, emphasised that historical factors, institutional reforms, and global partnerships remain critical to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

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