Nigeria's security allocations has grown 456% in the last five years. Source: BudgIT NG
Since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, security and defense have consistently been prioritized by successive Presidents. Despite substantial investments over the past two decades, the country continues to face widespread insecurity, which has evolved into a complex issue that undermines economic and social stability. From the devastating impact of religious extremists and terrorists in the Northeast to rampant banditry in the Northwest, violent clashes in the Northcentral, and oil-related crime in the South South, along with secessi
