FG to Name Terrorism Financiers Soon — Presidential Aide

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says the Federal Government will soon publish the identities of individuals and networks behind the financing of terrorism in the country.

Speaking during an interview on Television Continental on Sunday, Bwala said the Tinubu administration has begun taking “far-reaching decisions” on national security that will become evident to Nigerians in the coming days.

He stated that the government is intensifying efforts to counter the terrorist threat and will expose those funding and enabling terror activities across the country.

“The government is making decisive interventions. In the coming days, Nigerians will know who the terrorists are and those funding them,” he said.

Terrorism Now a Global Security Priority

Bwala noted that terrorism has evolved into a global menace that cuts across borders, making international cooperation crucial in stopping its spread. He said world powers increasingly recognise the need to support countries such as Nigeria, where extremist groups have sought to expand their operations.

“Since the events of 9/11, terrorism has been treated as a global security issue. Any nation where terrorists operate becomes a concern to the rest of the world. This is why international partners must continue to cooperate with Nigeria in our efforts to dismantle terrorist networks,” he said.

Bwala added that extremist activities, once concentrated in parts of the Middle East, have shifted into the Sahel, creating new hotspots of instability that demand stronger regional and international coordination.

Tinubu Rejects Private Military Actors in African Conflicts

President Tinubu had rejected the rising reliance on private military and security contractors in African conflict zones, warning that their involvement undermines sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism efforts.

Speaking during the first plenary session on “Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism” 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 must be led by African governments, not outsourced to private groups with unclear mandates.

“We stand resolutely against the use of private military and security companies in African conflicts, as their presence often complicates resolution efforts and undermines state sovereignty,” he said.

Tinubu argued that Africa’s security challenges, from terrorism to transnational organised crime, require coordinated, state-driven responses rather than parallel forces that weaken command structures. He added that Nigeria’s stance aligns with its long-standing support for regional peace missions under ECOWAS and the African Union.

The President also warned that the global retreat from multilateralism has resulted in a more fragile security environment, noting that the EU remains one of the few blocs still engaging Africa on a “continent-to-continent basis, anchored on mutual respect and shared aspirations.”

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