The Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate recruitment of at least 100,000 additional soldiers to bolster Nigeria’s fight against worsening insecurity across the country.
This call was made during plenary on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, following concerns over the continued rise in school attacks, kidnappings, banditry, and insurgent activities. Lawmakers also demanded a thorough probe into the Safe School Programme, questioning why schools remain vulnerable despite years of budgetary provisions.
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The debate intensified after Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) moved additional prayers, stressing that the nation’s security forces are overstretched and lack the manpower needed to confront multiple threats. He stated that expanding the military would not only enhance security operations but also provide meaningful employment opportunities for Nigerian youths.
Oshiomhole further criticised the management of Safe School funds, accusing some individuals of turning security into “a money-making venture.” He insisted that the government must investigate how the funds were used and why the expected results have not been seen.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio backed the motion, cautioning that the fight against insecurity should not be politicised. He described the recent abduction of students in Kebbi State as heartbreaking and extended condolences to the victims’ families.
Although Nigeria endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration in 2015, attacks on educational institutions continue. UNICEF has repeatedly urged the government to enforce stronger protective measures.
With the country’s military strength still considered insufficient for its security demands, senators agreed that large-scale recruitment and improved school protection are urgently needed.
