Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has urged the Federal Government to take stronger and more practical steps in tackling terrorism across the country.
He spoke in Abuja on Thursday during the announcement of activities to mark the 45th anniversary of the Nigerian Law School Class of 1980.
Mustapha said Nigeria’s current security problems require serious diplomacy and the use of local methods to resolve conflicts.
He also recalled how the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari worked to remove Nigeria from the United States’ Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list in 2021.
He explained that the U.S. government under President Donald Trump placed Nigeria on the list in 2020, but the Buhari administration quietly engaged in diplomatic efforts to fix the situation.
According to him, “There was no drama. No public statements. Nigeria simply sent a team of experts to Washington, used soft diplomacy, and relied on President Buhari’s international reputation. Many things in diplomacy happen behind closed doors.”
Mustapha believes Nigeria can overcome its security challenges through similar strategic engagements and coordinated action.
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