Senator Oshiomhole defends President Tinubu's commitment to national security, raises concerns about implementation

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, stated that President Bola Tinubu possesses ample political will to address insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, the former Edo State governor dismissed claims that the executive arm is not prioritizing security, citing the President's financial allocations and administrative actions, including declaring a state of emergency and replacing security chiefs. Oshiomhole questioned whether directives from the top are effectively executed by lower ranks within the security apparatus. He also suggested a review of the Nigerian Civil Defence's name, arguing that the term "civil" contradicts its role in confronting armed criminals. Commandant Olusola Odumosu, the book's author, echoed concerns about inter-agency coordination, emphasizing the need for a united front among security agencies to combat insecurity, banditry, kidnapping, and oil theft, which he identified as a major obstacle to effective national security responses.