African Security Leadership Summit

Additionally, President Buhari underscored the importance of addressing the root causes of insecurity, such as poverty, unemployment, and poor governance, which often fuel extremism and instability. He called for increased investment in education, economic development, and social programs to create opportunities for young people and reduce the appeal of radical ideologies. During the summit, Buhari also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to supporting multinational security initiatives, such as the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), which has played a critical role in combating Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in the Lake Chad region. He urged African nations to enhance border security, improve intelligence-sharing mechanisms, and collaborate more effectively in tackling the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, which often exacerbate coThe summit concluded with a renewed commitment from African leaders to foster greater unity in the fight against insecurity. promote regional stability, and strengthen partnerships with international organizations such as the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) to achieve lasting peace and security on the continent.