Overview

The National Security Strategy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, published in December 2019, outlines the country's security challenges, strategic objectives, and approaches to ensure national security. The document begins with a foreword by the President, reflecting on the state of Nigeria in 2015 when terrorism from Boko Haram was at its peak, the economy was in recession, and corruption was pervasive. The administration's response focused on three pillars: security, economy, and anti-corruption. Key actions included strengthening international partnerships like the Multi-National Joint Task Force and the Regional Intelligence Fusion Unit, reorganizing counter-terrorism operations under LAFIYA DOLE, moving the command center to Maiduguri, and improving funding and logistics for security agencies. On the economic front, the four-year Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (2017-2020) emphasized agricultural transformation, food security, power efficiency, transportation infrastructure, job creation, and youth empowerment. Programs like Bank Verification Number and Treasury Single Account were implemented to combat corruption. The strategy reports successes: Boko Haram has been degraded, internally displaced persons are returning home, peace in the Niger Delta has been consolidated, the economy has exited recession, food security has improved via local rice production, and Nigeria's Ease-of-Doing-Business rating has risen. Social safety nets like School Feeding and Conditional Cash Transfer are also highlighted.

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