Security Stakeholders to Seek Joint Solutions at NPSC 2026

Security Stakeholders to Seek Joint Solutions at NPSC 2026

By Auwal Ahmad Umar

As Nigeria continues to grapple with a range of security threats, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cybercrime, oil theft, and communal conflicts, stakeholders are increasingly calling for innovative approaches and broader partnerships to strengthen national security.

While security agencies have recorded notable successes in combating criminal activities across various parts of the country, experts argue that the evolving nature of modern threats requires greater collaboration between government institutions, private security operators, technology providers, investors, and local communities.

It is against this backdrop that the organisers of the National Private Security Conference (NPSC) 2026 have unveiled plans for a high-level national dialogue aimed at exploring ways to integrate private sector capabilities into Nigeria’s security architecture.

Speaking at the conference’s World Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday, Chairman of NPSC 2026, Dr Charles Awuzie, described the event as a strategic platform designed to foster innovation, policy engagement, and collaboration among key players in the country’s security ecosystem.

According to Awuzie, Nigeria is at a defining moment in its security journey, where emerging threats demand not only courage and commitment but also fresh ideas and stronger partnerships.

“The security challenges facing our nation require collective action. Government institutions cannot work in isolation. We need a framework that encourages collaboration while preserving the leadership role of state security agencies,” he said.

Awuzie explained that the National Private Security Conference is an independent and non-partisan initiative established to promote dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders who share a common goal of building a safer and more secure Nigeria.

He emphasised that the platform is neither a political movement nor a lobbying group but rather a forum dedicated to generating practical solutions to contemporary security challenges.

The conference, scheduled for June 13, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, will be held under the theme “Building a Modern Security Ecosystem: Integrating Private Sector Capacity into Nigeria’s National Security Architecture.”

According to the organisers, the theme reflects a growing global reality that effective security systems increasingly rely on partnerships with governments, security agencies, private sector operators, researchers, technology innovators, investors, and communities.

Awuzie said discussions at the conference would focus on key areas such as security policy, intelligence integration, private-public partnerships, defence manufacturing, surveillance technologies, artificial intelligence, security financing, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of national security.

He disclosed that the event is expected to attract prominent security and government officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, senior military officers, police leaders, lawmakers, defence industry executives, international security experts, investors, researchers, and policymakers.

The NPSC chairman stressed that the organisers are committed to ensuring that the conference delivers measurable outcomes rather than becoming another platform for speeches without implementation.

“Our goal is to facilitate discussions that lead to practical recommendations capable of supporting policy development, strengthening the security industry, attracting investment, and improving security outcomes across Nigeria,” he said.

Awuzie expressed confidence that Nigeria possesses the expertise, institutional capacity, and resources required to build a modern and resilient security ecosystem. However, he noted that greater coordination and collaboration remain essential for unlocking the country’s full security potential.

Therefore, he called on government agencies, security institutions, industry leaders, development partners, investors, media organisations, and members of the public to participate in the conference and contribute to shaping a safer future for the nation.

According to him, strengthening cooperation across sectors will improve public safety and protect economic investments, enhance national resilience, and support Nigeria’s long-term growth and prosperity.