Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has called on state governors to bolster security measures as the festive season draws near.
This recommendation was communicated to the governors via the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and was confirmed in a statement released following the forum’s 7th meeting of 2025 in Abuja.
The statement was signed by the NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and was presented by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.
As per the NGF, the NSA advised states to be vigilant for potential security threats associated with increased travel, large public gatherings, and holiday festivities.
The forum indicated that the message from the Office of the National Security Adviser emphasized the need for “enhanced security readiness across all states during the 2025 festive season, due to rising population movements, large public gatherings, and increased public safety concerns.”
The governors expressed their readiness to respond to this alert.
“Governors are dedicated to improving interagency collaboration, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and ensuring a visible security presence in identified hotspots to guarantee a safe and incident-free festive season nationwide,” the statement noted.
During the meeting, the governors also addressed health matters. Thirteen states were recognized at the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Awards held on December 12, 2025.
Yobe State was declared the overall winner, while Zamfara, Nasarawa, Abia, Rivers, and Osun led their respective zones. Kwara, Gombe, Kaduna, Anambra, Bayelsa, and Ogun secured second place.
The governors concurred that the outcomes highlighted “the importance of consistent political leadership and peer-driven accountability” and committed to further enhancing primary health care services.
They also vowed to ensure the proper allocation of funds under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme.
In the meantime, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has stationed 2,202 officers throughout Abuja for the holiday season. Police