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ADC: Seven Percent Funding Of Army Equipment Reflects APC Government’s Lip Service
ADC: Seven Percent Funding Of Army Equipment Reflects APC Government’s Lip Service
The ADC party says full funding of presidential fleet while military aircraft languish is a cruel misplacement of priority.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the federal government following reports that only about 7 percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment was released in 2025. The party described as outrageous the report that, out of N336.76 billion approved for security equipment in the year, only a paltry N16.71 billion was released, while nothing was released for key logistics such as transport and aircraft fuel, as well as military barracks.
In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party also lamented that, at a time when the nation faces unprecedented security challenges, the Federal Government chose to concentrate resources on the maintenance of the presidential fleet while military aircraft languish due to a lack of funds. The party described this as an unpardonable misplacement of priority.
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The ADC further argued that the underfunding of military equipment and operations significantly explains why the security situation in the country continues to deteriorate, with insurgents and terrorists becoming more emboldened by the day. The party pointed to the recent abduction of over 400 women and children in Ngoshe, Borno State, where Boko Haram has issued a N5 billion ransom demand and a 72-hour ultimatum, as evidence that the APC government has lost control of the fight against terror. It also noted that, in the month of April 2026 alone, more than N12 billion has been demanded in ransom by various insurgent groups.
The full statement reads:
The African Democratic Congress is appalled by recent reports that only about 7 percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment has been released in the 2025 fiscal year. Out of the N336.76 billion approved, only a paltry N16.71 billion has reportedly been disbursed, while nothing has been released for critical logistics such as transport, aircraft fuel, and military barracks. At a time when Nigeria is battling widespread insecurity, this is not just disturbing, it is indefensible. It is yet another example of a government that talks tough on security but fails to back it up with action.
Even more alarming is that this disclosure comes as Nigerians confront yet another national tragedy. Reports indicate that over 400 women and children abducted in Ngoshe, Borno State are now the subject of a ₦5 billion ransom demand by Boko Haram, with a 72-hour ultimatum and a chilling threat that the victims may be dispersed and never seen again if the government fails to act. This is the painful reality of our country today: a country where terrorists feel bold enough to issue deadlines to the state; a country where hundreds of citizens can be held hostage while the government underfunds the very military meant to protect them.
The connection between these two realities is direct. When only a fraction of security funds is released, when nothing is provided for logistics like mobility and fuel, and when equipment procurement is delayed, the result is predictable: a weakened security system. And when the state looks weak, those who threaten it grow stronger, with devastating consequences for ordinary Nigerians.
Even more troubling is the contrast in priorities. While the military struggles with chronic underfunding, the federal government has reportedly ensured full funding for the luxurious presidential air fleet enjoyed by President Tinubu and his immediate family, even as military aircraft remain grounded due to a lack of resources. This paints a troubling picture of a government that is more concerned with comfort at the top than safety on the ground.
A government that releases only 7 percent of security equipment funds, and nothing for critical logistics, cannot claim to be serious about winning the war against terror. You cannot starve our brave men and women in uniform of the tools they need and expect them to defeat a determined and well-armed enemy. This is not just a budgeting failure, it is a failure of leadership.
The consequences are clear. Communities remain exposed. Farmers cannot return to their farms. Businesses continue to operate under fear. And now, hundreds of women and children face an uncertain fate in the hands of terrorists.
ADC
The ADC believes that security funding must be treated as a first-line responsibility. Budgetary allocations must translate into real, timely releases for equipment, logistics, training, and intelligence. Anything less weakens both the morale of our armed forces and the safety of our people.
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Nigeria does not lack resources. What we lack is the discipline to put those resources where they matter most. The ADC stands with the families of those abducted and calls on the federal government to act with urgency, clarity, and resolve to secure their safe return, while addressing the deeper failures that have made such tragedies possible.
The ADC remains committed to building a Nigeria where security is not just promised, but properly funded, carefully managed, and truly delivered.
Signed:
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress (ADC)
IGP Disu Visits NSCDC, Deepens Inter-Agency Security Collaboration
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Headquarters, Abuja, where he was received by the Commandant-General of the Corps, CG Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, OFR, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration in internal security operations.
The IGP emphasized the need for enhanced inter-agency synergy in addressing emerging security threats, noting that effective coordination among security agencies remains critical to national stability and public safety.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening partnerships with sister agencies in advancing intelligence-led policing and improving operational efficiency across the internal security architecture.
In his response, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, CG Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, OFR, acknowledged the Nigeria Police Force as the lead internal security agency and commended the Inspector-General of Police for the visit, noting that it is the first of its kind by a sitting IGP to the Corps Headquarters, which he described as a clear demonstration of strong commitment to inter-agency collaboration.
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He further appreciated the Nigeria Police Force for its continuous support to the Corps in the discharge of its mandate and advocated for the establishment of a Fusion Centre between the Nigeria Police Force and the NSCDC to enhance collaboration, cooperation, and coordination in addressing evolving security challenges across the country.
IGP Disu Visits NSCDC
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to building strong institutional partnerships with all security agencies in the collective effort to strengthen national security and ensure the safety of lives and property.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
21st April, 2026
NAF Air Strikes Kill Several Terrorists Hiding In Yuwe Axis Of Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, has sustained intense pressure on terrorist elements in the North-East, with a precision air strike on 19 April 2026 eliminating several fighters concealed within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest. The operation followed credible intelligence corroborated by Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), which confirmed the presence of active terrorist elements within fortified structures and bunkers.
NAF air assets engaged the targets with precision munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and eliminating key logistics facilities as confirmed by subsequent Battle Damage Assessment. The sustained tempo of air operations continues to degrade terrorist networks, leaving the terrorists increasingly exposed and disrupted, with mounting pressure forcing them into desperate and reactive actions.
NAF
Reaffirming the Service’s resolve, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, stated that “the Nigerian Air Force will sustain relentless, intelligence-driven air operations until terrorist elements are completely neutralised.
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We remain committed to the protection of our personnel, the security of our nation, and the safety of all citizens.” The NAF will continue to intensify precision engagements across the theatre, maintaining decisive operational pressure while adhering strictly to rules of engagement and minimising civilian harm.
Ehimen Ejodame
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information,
Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force
21 April 2026
IGP Disu Visits NIS, Strengthen Border Security, Intelligence Cooperation
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 21st April 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in border security management and intelligence sharing.
The IGP emphasised the importance of robust
inter-agency cooperation in addressing cross-border crimes, noting that effective border control and intelligence integration remain critical to national security.
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He further stressed the need for enhanced coordination mechanisms, joint training, and real-time intelligence exchange, reaffirming the readiness of the Nigeria Police Force to deepen collaboration with the NIS to strengthen national border security architecture and improve overall operational effectiveness.
In her response, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, MNI, expressed appreciation to the IGP for the visit, noting that it reflects a strong commitment to inter-agency collaboration and national security coordination. She further highlighted the Service’s ongoing active collaboration with the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of border security management, transnational crime control, and intelligence sharing.
IGP Disu Visits NIS
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to strengthening inter-agency synergy in advancing national security.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
21st April, 2026
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