Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has identified four key solutions as indispensable in tackling Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.

Obasanjo made the remarks on Sunday during an interview hosted via Zoom by Professor Toyin Falola.

He was joined in the conversation by Bishop Matthew Kukah, founder of the Kukah Centre, and former presidential candidate, Professor Kingsley Moghalu.

The former president warned that insecurity has spread to every part of the country, stressing that Nigeria must adopt a comprehensive and modern approach to restoring peace and security.

According to him, enhancing intelligence gathering, improving the training of security personnel, adequately equipping the armed forces, and integrating advanced technology are steps that cannot be compromised.

“When I talk about intelligence, training, equipment, and technology, I know exactly what I am saying. And beyond all these, we must cultivate the right attitude—an honest commitment—to confront insecurity decisively,” Obasanjo said.

He cautioned that the federal government must ensure that no region is left out of ongoing security efforts, noting that the magnitude of the threat demands both national unity and international cooperation.

Obasanjo argued that insecurity has expanded beyond regional boundaries and must be treated as a nationwide emergency.

He urged the government to seek international support when necessary.

“We have security challenges across the South-East, South-West, and North-East. This is a national issue.

“If our government is overwhelmed, there is nothing wrong with turning to the international community. We are part of a global family, and the world has a vested interest in our peace and stability,” he said.

The former president also sounded the alarm over the growing number of out-of-school children, warning that failure to address the problem could create serious long-term security threats.