Solving Nigeria’s Security Problem, One Step At A Time, By Idris Mahmood 6 min read …to ensure adequate security in every part of the nation, the governor believes we must think of the solution not just for now, but for the long term. We must provide for the economic needs of our people, which will help them flourish, we must educate them for the future and we must remain militarily prepared for any eventualities of tomorrow. The year 2020 has been a notorious year for every state, every nation and every race in the world today. The COVID-19 pandemic plunged many countries into immense health, economic, and security challenges. Riots broke out in many nations of the world, including the U.S., France, Belarus, and Nigeria. In the midst of all these, a number of States, prominent among which is Kogi, remained stable – economically, healthwise, with a robust security outlook, unlike many other states across Nigeria.