The Chairman of the Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kabiru Inuwa, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently implement a permanent solution to the country’s persistent insecurity challenges.
Inuwa made the appeal during a nationwide protest organised by the NLC, where labour leaders presented their demands to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf for onward transmission to the President. He said the worsening security situation has subjected Nigerians to severe hardship, stressing that only a coordinated approach involving the President, state governors and security agencies can effectively address the crisis.
According to him, “For every nation that is bedevilled with insecurity to this magnitude, we are at the brink of collapse,” the NLC chairman warned.
While acknowledging that Kano State currently enjoys relative peace, Inuwa said sustained efforts are required to prevent the spread of insecurity from other parts of the country. He noted, “We sincerely thank God Kano State is peaceful. We have a peaceful atmosphere in Kano. We have fewer of these crimes. But still, we need to continue putting in more efforts to make sure that what is happening in other places does not come into Kano and engulf our people.”
He expressed confidence in the Kano State government’s commitment to security, stating, “We have the belief, Your Excellency, that you are doing your best to make Kano secure. We have the belief, Your Excellency, that your efforts in making Kano secure will be fruitful.”
Inuwa also lamented the toll insecurity has taken on security personnel, pointing out that police officers and military personnel are frequently killed or injured in the line of duty. He questioned the welfare of their families, saying, “How can we sit back and see the people that are protecting us, people that will protect us, have been witch-hunted and killed and maimed?”
He further criticised the lack of adequate support for families of fallen security officers, arguing that poor welfare undermines morale and effectiveness. Calling on governors to take the lead, Inuwa urged the Governors’ Forum to collectively engage the President and security agencies, noting that local leaders and on-ground security operatives are best positioned to propose workable solutions. He maintained that “collaborative efforts are the only way forward to make Nigeria secure.”
Speaking on behalf of the NLC President, Muttaqa Yusha’u, said the rising insecurity is negatively affecting all sectors of human activity, including education and food security. He emphasised that meaningful development is impossible without peace, safety and stability.
In response, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, represented by his Chief of Staff, Sulaiman Sani Wali, assured the protesters that the state government remains committed to tackling insecurity. He said the administration is deploying all available resources to confront the challenge and praised the NLC for conducting a peaceful protest. Wali also promised that the demands raised would be forwarded to President Bola Tinubu.
What you should know
The Nigeria Labour Congress is intensifying pressure on federal and state authorities over Nigeria’s growing insecurity, which has led to widespread kidnappings, killings and economic disruption.
Labour leaders argue that insecurity affects not only citizens but also security personnel, whose welfare and family support remain critical issues. The NLC believes that solutions must come from close collaboration between the federal government, state governors and security agencies, rather than isolated efforts.
Kano State, though relatively peaceful, is being highlighted as an example of why proactive measures are needed to prevent the spread of violence from other regions.
