Former Chief Security Officer to late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha Hamza Al-Mustapha has called for a stronger synergy between Nigeria and other border nations to address insecurity affecting the country.
He gave the advice at the first National Launch of Kick Peace Nigeria by International Association of World Peace Advocates in Abuja.
According to him, the insecurity affecting the nation was worrisome, adding that unless the causes were identified, using the military and force was not enough to curtail the situation.
Al-Mustapha also, stressed the need for stakeholders, especially the government and the media engage in peace education, sustenance and promotion to be able to achieve success.
On his part, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Law, Nassarawa State University, John Shishi, while decrying the effects of insecurity in the nation, called for implementation of strategies towards achieving peace in the country.
Also, Amina Temitope-Ajayi popularly known as “Mama Diaspora’’ stressed the need for peace and justice, as a panacea to sustainable development in Nigeria. She also, called for a reduction on overdependence on oil revenue, ensure transparency and accountability for good governance.
