By Ajewole Joshua|ABNews| December 30, 2025
A security and technology expert, Mr. Francis Eloagu, has called on governments at all levels to rethink Nigeria’s security approach by embracing intelligence-driven systems rather than relying heavily on manpower, which he says has proven inadequate in addressing the nation’s growing security challenges.
Speaking on the state of insecurity in the country, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SolidPro Security Company Ltd said the speed and sophistication of modern threats have outpaced Nigeria’s traditional security response mechanisms. According to him, the current approach leaves security agencies constantly reacting to incidents instead of preventing them.
Eloagu stressed that true security lies in proactive intelligence gathering and coordinated response systems, not just the physical presence of security operatives. He explained that effective protection requires a blend of technology, human capacity, and strong institutional coordination.
He identified the absence of integrated command and control centres as one of the major gaps in Nigeria’s security architecture, noting that such platforms are essential for real-time surveillance, data analysis, and swift response to emerging threats.
According to him, state governments should prioritise the establishment of Traffic and Security Command Centres equipped with CCTV coverage across major roads, communities, and flashpoints, enabling authorities to monitor activities and respond promptly to incidents.
Eloagu, whose company has spent over 15 years providing electronic security solutions, system design, and surveillance infrastructure across Nigeria, including for several airports, noted that reliance on foreign-controlled security frameworks poses long-term risks to national safety.
“No nation can guarantee its security if critical control systems are entirely in foreign hands,” he warned, adding that while international collaboration is important, Nigeria must build and manage its own security capacity.
He further linked insecurity to declining investor confidence, stressing that economic growth cannot thrive in an unsafe environment. According to him, investors are unlikely to commit resources to regions where lives and assets are constantly under threat.
The security expert also advocated for the establishment of state policing, supported by robust intelligence networks and proper oversight, to enable quicker and more effective responses to local security challenges.
Beyond technology and structure, Eloagu pointed to unemployment, poor education, and social exclusion as underlying drivers of insecurity, particularly among young people. He urged governments at all levels to invest more in youth empowerment and inclusion.
“There are many young Nigerians who are willing to defend and build this country if given the opportunity,” he said, adding that sustainable security can only be achieved when young people are engaged, empowered, and trusted.
