By Adedayo Akinwale
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has expressed concern over the state of insecurity, saying it has affected all sectors of the country’s economy negatively.
It also frowned on the continued bloodshed, acts of terrorism, kidnappings and banditry, saying they constitute factors capable of destabilising the internal security of the state and externally, projecting the nation’s image in bad light in the global community.
The Peace Institute, in a statement issued Wednesday by Ms. Esther Ndukwe, appealed to all Nigerians to refrain from politicising the issues of national importance, but should remain patriotic to support the relentless efforts of the federal government in addressing the challenges.
It said: “From our conflict tracking assessment, the state of security in our nation today shows that virtually all sectors of the economy have been negatively affected by the growing insecurity.
“This, no doubt, has occasioned mutual suspicion and strife that is shaking the core of our diversity and impeding the developmental drive and policies of the Buhari-led administration. “
The institute, therefore, noted that the way out of this precarious situation is for all citizens and various stakeholders — both the leaders and the led, government and the governed — to come together to dialogue for durable solutions that would make Nigeria a better place for all.
IPCR commended the courage of the military, the police and other security agencies who have lost their lives in the line of duty in order to forestall peace and strengthen the bond of Nigeria’s unity.
