Group calls for radical steps towards tackling insecurity in Nigeria

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1 year ago

July 9, 2025

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Southern Zone and Middle Belt Alliance for Peace (SZMBAP) has called on the federal government to take radical steps in tackling insecurity in the country.

The National Chairman of the group, Dr Amaechi Okolie made the call at a News Conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

Okolie who decried the level of insecurity in the country, urged the federal government to rise up to the occasion.

He condemned the invasion of the Nigerian polity by non state actors resulting to the displacement of many Nigerians and creation of IDP camps.

“We call on the Nigerian government to urgently take very legal and radical steps to put immediate stop to insecurity and forms of insurgency perpetrated by gun-wielding non state actors.

“The phenomenon of non state actors seizing parts of the sovereign state of Nigeria should be put to stop,” he said.

Okolie who reiterated the need for a synergy between the federal government and government at the sub national, said protection of lives and property was a fundamental responsibility of government.

The CSO boss raised alarm over alleged complicity of some highly placed Nigerians, whose aim was not only to sabotage the efforts of President Bola Tinubu but to undermine the country’s sovereignty.

According to him, we suspect that the violent and criminal non state actors do not act without the support of highly placed and influential Nigerians, home and abroad.

Describing security as a collective responsibility of all, Okolie called for partnership with other regions in the fight against insecurity.

He therefore urged Nigerians to exercise their fundamental rights of justifiable self defense as enshrined in the constitution by working together with the security agencies.

Okolie restated the commitment of the CSO to President Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda , especially in uniting and stabilizing the country.

“We fully and whole heartedly support the ongoing efforts by President Bola Tinubu to restore peace and stability in the country.”

The CSO leader however extended hands of fellowship to the international community for a secured Nigeria.

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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development

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21 hours ago

October 21, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Samania

The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.

Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.

He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.

According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.

He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.

Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.

Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.

According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.

He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.

Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.

He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.

Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.

He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.

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