The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has condemned the abduction of over 200 school children in Kaduna State and called for the adoption of innovative strategies, tactics and technology to effectively combat evolving threats.
The national president of AANI, Amb. Emmanuel Okafor, in a statement, said the current state of security necessitated a more comprehensive, whole-nation approach to address pressing security issues bedeviling the nation.
While commending the efforts of the government, military and other security forces, he said more still needed to be done to ensure safety of Nigerians and school children.
“We reiterate our commendation of the ongoing efforts but stress the need for renewed strategies, tactics and the use of technology,” he said.
He said the abduction of over 200 schoolchildren in Kaduna State and other acts of violence across the nation demand urgent attention from the government and security forces.
“AANI calls on governments at various levels to redouble their efforts and implement robust measures to safeguard the lives and properties of Nigerians and residents.
“AANI advocates for a paradigm shift from the traditional all-society approach to a more inclusive whole-nation strategy to tackle the multifaceted security challenges facing the nation,” he said.
He urged the government to consider and incorporate the perspectives of the alumni association in developing and implementing security measures.
