A defence and security expert, Kola Balogun, has identified poor governance at the grassroots level as a major factor fueling insecurity and insurgency across Nigeria.
Balogun, who is also the Secretary of the Defence Industrial Association of Nigeria, DIAN, said the limited presence of government in many local government areas has created conditions that allow criminality and instability to flourish.
He made the remarks on the sidelines of the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, where he stressed the need to strengthen local government administration as part of efforts to tackle insecurity.
According to him, effective governance at the grassroots can help reduce poverty, create economic opportunities and restore public confidence in government institutions.
“I believe we must continue to explore ways of improving local governance and encouraging competent leadership at the grassroots. Strong local government institutions are essential to national security and development,” Balogun said.
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