FG set to name sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria — Presidential aide
The Federal Government is preparing to publish the names of individuals and groups allegedly involved in funding terrorism in Nigeria, according to Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu.
Bwala revealed this during an interview on a Television Continental programme on Sunday. He explained that the Tinubu administration has already begun taking major steps in the area of national security, and Nigerians will soon see the outcome of these decisions.
According to him, the government is stepping up its counter-terrorism measures and is ready to expose the people and networks aiding violent groups across the country.
“In the next few days, Nigerians will know who these terrorists are, as well as those providing the money behind their operations,” he said.
He stressed that terrorism has grown into a global threat that crosses borders, making cooperation among nations crucial. Bwala added that global powers now understand the importance of supporting countries like Nigeria, where extremist groups have tried to expand their influence.
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“Since 9/11, terrorism has been treated as a worldwide security challenge. Wherever terrorists operate, it naturally becomes an issue for the rest of the world. This is why international partners must continue working with Nigeria as we dismantle these networks,” he stated.
Bwala also pointed out that extremist activities that were once concentrated in parts of the Middle East have gradually shifted toward the Sahel, creating new hotspots that require stronger regional and international collaboration.
In a related report, PUNCH Online noted that President Tinubu recently criticised the increasing use of private military contractors across African conflict zones. He argued that relying on such groups weakens national sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism efforts.
Speaking at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, Tinubu—represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima—told African and EU leaders that peace initiatives on the continent must be led by African governments themselves.
“We firmly oppose the engagement of private military and security companies in African conflicts. Their activities often disrupt proper coordination and undermine the authority of the state,” he said.
Tinubu maintained that Africa’s complex security problems, from terrorism to organised crime, demand unified, government-driven strategies rather than parallel forces operating with unclear mandates. He added that Nigeria’s stance is consistent with its long-standing approach to peacekeeping efforts under ECOWAS and the African Union.
He also warned that the weakening of multilateral institutions has made global security more fragile, noting that the European Union remains one of the few bodies still engaging African nations through a respectful, continent-to-continent partnership.
